The Disappearing Spoon, Napoleon's Buttons, and Giant Molecules

To kick off UNESCO's International Year of Chemistry (2011) Joanne reviews three (actually four) chemistry books covering elements to small molecules to very large polymers. She recommends 'The Disappearing Spoon And Other True Tales of Madness, Love, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements' by Sam Kean, 'Napoleon's Buttons: How 17 Molecules Changed History' by Penny Le Couteur and Jay Burreson, and 'Giant Molecules: From Nylon to Nanotubes' by Walter Gratzer

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[jerseystringer]

Good summaries. Do you teach?

[joannelovesscience]

@jerseystringer I was teaching lab classes at the University of Illinois and I have now moved on to design courses for a Masters of Science Teaching in a different department. I very much enjoy teaching and giving lectures to the public.

[U3X6785]

Love the video. You remind me of a more attractive Sarah Palin.

[joannelovesscience]

@U3X6785 I'm certainly much more sciency. She really is very deficient in science knowledge. That being said, I will never be governor of any state. :)

[MrLongbranch303]

After watching a few of her videos i think this is the perfect woman shes smart ,beautiful, interesting ,sexy ,charming, talented and funny .. wow !!

[luckylove72]

@joanne Have you read the book "Road to Reality" By mathematician Roger Penrose. If not then i think you should try it

[U3X6785]

@joannelovesscience All true and she'll never be as attractive either.

[jeriellsworth]

Thanks. More books on my wish list now.

[jjojjorge]

Thank You beautiful Joanne. I recently learned about the very first book you talked about: "The Elements"; I may buy it very soon =) Looking forward to keep learning from you. =)

[schumifan78]

Great book reviews as always Joanne, look forward to your next video : )