DescriptionAn action-packed, imaginative read with B&W illustrations throughout that brings the world of everyday elements wonderfully to life! Perfect for children 7 to 12 years.Film and TV producer Chrissy Metge and bestselling author Karen McMillan team up to write an exciting new children’s book series that brings fun and science together in a child-friendly way that will engage young imaginations.ReviewsBob’s Book Blog ~ The first of a series of books titled Elemental Heroes that are written for junior and intermediate readers to interest them in science particularly elements of the periodic table. Big print and easy to understand. In the back is a rundown of all the elements featuring in the book and in this case it is hydrogen, gold and iron. Well written and explained and should prove popular.Jill Nicholas, QSM, Rotorua Daily Post ~ Self-combusting hydrogens, plasma rays shot from neons, mystical mercuries, a shape-shifting Queen of gold, a man cast in iron. The supercharged imaginations of Chrissy Metge and Karen McMillan have combined to create Elemental Land’s chemistry of characters. Journeying through the periodic table’s never been such fun.Suzy Cato, children’s entertainer ~ Kids learn best when they learn by osmosis (without realising) or, in this case, by explosion! This is a wonderful melding of words, worlds and science.About the Kiwi creatorsChrissy Metge is an Annie Award nominated producer and has been in the animation film and TV industry for 20 years, her love for children, storytelling and animation means it was natural for her to develop her own stories.Karen McMillan is the author of 23 diverse books, including the popular children’s Elastic Island Adventures series.
