Nano

A physicist and debut picture-book author introduces readers to the tiny building blocks that make up the world around us. The book explains atoms, the elements, and other essential science concepts and reveal how very (very) small materials are manipulated to create self-washing windows; stronger, lighter airplanes; and other wonders of nanotechnology. Further explanation in the back matter gives more detail about various scientists' roles in nanotechnology fields and the tools they use.