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The book traces the 2600-year quest to identify the elements composing the universe, highlighting key scientists, theories (like the atomic theory and phlogiston), and discoveries leading to the modern periodic table and understanding of atomic structure.

The sources explore the concepts of energy, work, heat, and motion, examining their measurement and the laws of thermodynamics, particularly in the context of distinguishing between living and non-living entities.

This book presents the exciting stories of 29 pioneers of science and their groundbreaking discoveries, showcasing their human drama and pursuit of understanding nature across centuries.