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Discover the fascinating, lesser-known side of chemistry with Carnival of Molecules: Unusual and Fun Chemistry by Mikhail M. Levitsky. This book is perfect for anyone who wants to go beyond standard textbooks—or for those who think chemistry is dull, only to find out how captivating it truly can be.
How is chemistry connected to architecture? Why did three research groups from different countries simultaneously try to synthesize insulin, and who ultimately won the Nobel Prize for it? And how did an American fifth-grader accidentally “design” a new explosive molecule during a school chemistry lesson? Levitsky shares significant and intriguing discoveries, along with the stories of their authors, in a way that engages even the unprepared reader. Unlike a textbook, this book does not follow a sequential introduction to chemistry basics—you can start reading from any chapter.
For parents, this book helps spark schoolchildren’s interest in natural sciences. For middle school teachers, it makes lessons more engaging. For students and postgraduates specializing in chemistry, it shows how a researcher’s chain of reasoning leads to valuable scientific results. Dive into chemistry’s carnival—fun, surprising, and always enlightening.
