How The Element Of Phosphorus Affected History By John Emsley
John Emsley is an author who loves to write books based on how chemistry has affected history, and this novel focuses on how the element of Phosphorus was found and how it was treated and observed throughout history. Emsley conducted research on how Phosphorus impacted the various societies that have had notable events routed from the element. Emsley goes all the way back to when the alchemists would try to alter the element to present day views on Phosphorus. The book digs deep into some specific vocabulary, so this book would be great for a extra credit assignment or optional project for a honors chemistry class made up of juniors and seniors. Phosphorus is a key component of DNA, so this book may connect AP biology and chemistry