Chemistry For Beginners

Hereward Carrington — in “Chemistry for Beginners” — opens the door to the hidden universe of matter, inviting even complete novices to explore the building blocks of the world in a way that is clear, engaging, and deeply human. The book does more than teach formulas: it shows how chemistry underpins every corner of daily life — from the air we breathe to the medicines we take, from our food to the materials that shape modern civilization.

With patience and clarity, Carrington gently guides the reader through the transformation of ancient alchemical speculations into modern atomic theory, the periodic law, the nature of elements, organic vs inorganic compounds, and even touches upon the profound questions about life’s origins and the deeper nature of matter.

Listening to this book (or reading the book) is like beginning a journey where curiosity meets clarity. It promises to transform vague wonder about the natural world into firm understanding — making you aware how every object around you, every process in your body or home, is connected to the dance of atoms and molecules. In short: “Chemistry for Beginners” is not merely a primer, but a doorway — to scientific thinking, to awe at the material world, and to a richer appreciation of how intimately chemistry shapes existence itself.