{"product_id":"element-in-the-room-paperback","title":"Element in the Room","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eYou know that moment when your child asks what something is made of, and you confidently say \"atoms\" and then immediately panic because that's basically all you've got? The Element in the Room finds all 92 elements hiding in your house, your kitchen, your bones and yes, your rubber duck, and turns chemistry into a detective adventure your child will finish knowing things you genuinely don't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe love it because:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSherlock Ohms is the scientific sleuth your child never knew they needed, leading them through investigations that actually make chemistry click.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt connects the periodic table to real, everyday things, so \"what's this made of?\" becomes a genuinely exciting question rather than a tricky one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe humour is spot-on for curious kids who like to feel clever (and they will feel VERY clever).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHands-on experiments are woven in throughout, so it's active and engaging rather than just a read-once reference book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLauren Humphrey's illustrations are bold, funny and gorgeous. The kind of book you leave on the coffee table on purpose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's in the box:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Element in the Room by Mike Barfield, illustrated by Lauren Humphrey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaperback, 64 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreat for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAges 9 and up (and honestly, curious adults too)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirthdays, Christmas, Easter, end-of-term gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKids who like science, facts, puzzles or just asking relentless questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding scientific literacy and curiosity in a way that feels completely effortless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe child who devours non-fiction and needs their next brilliant read\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant to know:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eRecommended age: 9+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ePages: 64\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eDimensions: 29 x 22.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003ePublished by Laurence King, October 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003eAuthor: Mike Barfield \/ Illustrator: Lauren Humphrey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Book Shelf","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55579249312120,"sku":"01-BOOKEITRP","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1568\/1037\/files\/element-in-the-room-paperback-cover.jpg?v=1781096126","url":"https:\/\/www.mysmallworld.co.uk\/products\/element-in-the-room-paperback","provider":"My Small World Toy Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}