Elements of the Day

After her master’s degree in chemistry, Samantha Lewis briefly worked as a science teacher but since then has been a documentary maker, where she has worked on both the production and development of a wide range of science films, including Einstein and The Bomb on Netflix, and science inserts for The One Show. She is currently developing a series of short popular science films. Samantha is based in London.Based in Beijing, Hao Hao majored in stage design at the city’s Central Academy of Drama, but her passion for painting has led to a highly successful career in illustration.

“What a magnificent book! It’s fizzing with ideas and knowledge. I loved it and so did my daughter Lyra. It’s a perfect foundation for all other science books, starting with the building blocks of everything.” Chris van Tulleken – doctor, scientist and broadcaster “A delightful pick-and-mix bag of so many fun and fascinating facts about the role of the chemical elements in our everyday lives.” Jim Al-Khalili CBE – physicist, author and broadcaster “How to make chemistry fun for kids … Elements of the Day makes the periodic table rock” – The Times "My kids and I are gripped, their attachment is like iron.” – Dan Snow, historian and broadcaster "What a glorious book! It’s beautiful and engaging, and full of unusual facts. My three girls absolutely love it!” –Francesca Segal, Author “Filled with colourful illustrations and bite-sized text. Definitely a fantastic addition to our home ed library.” Posies_book_club “It’s an outstanding STEM book for kids and one I have no doubt will be pulled off the shelf time and time again.” – mini.midnight.reads