Helium (The Chemistry of Everyday Elements)

Up, up, and away! Everyone knows about the lifting power of helium. But do you know how helium really works? And did you know that helium is a limited resource on Earth . . . that might run out someday? Inside, find out more about this famous element and its many uses far beyond party balloons. Some students might think chemistry is something only scientists care about. But chemistry is literally a part of all of our lives every day.

This series introduces you to elements that help you live, thrive, drive, eat, fly, communicate, and more. Chemical elements are much, much more than labels on a chart—they are the building blocks of everything you experience. This series will make chemistry come alive in your life.