Science and Nature

Step inside the fascinating world of today's working scientists. Each book in this series examines the great variety of work scientists do within a particular field. Learn about the processes and practices scientists use to answer questions. Mini-biographies of current scientists and hands-on investigations will inspire your scientific curiosity. Chemists in Action Chemists study matter and its properties, helping to produce such varied things as medicines, materials such as plastics, foods, and a multitude of other things. Find out how chemists apply scientific principles in the real world as they work to understand substances and their uses. Book jacket.