[.ca] 1001 Chemicals in Everyday Products (ISBN 0471292125)

class room help:
Sometimes it has been difficult inspiring my students to be interested in science topics. This book was one of the most often borrowed in our classroom library. The kids seem to find it a quick and easy reference and it spurs them to seek out additional data on the subjects they are researching. Thanks for the chance to recommend this book.

Top quality, easy-to-use:
Very understandable book. As an M.D., I often deal with patients with Asthma, allergies, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, and other health problems caused by the vast amount of chemicals we touch each day. I found this book to be valuable and interesting. Hot current topics such as the safety of antibacterial chemicals, plants that can harm your pets, and dangerous chemical additives and colorings are talked about. Olestra, melatonin and DHEA are discussed, along with fun topics like the chemical components of chocolate.

Really good and highly accurate:
This seems like a book that should be in every grocery store - we are exposed to so very many chemicals in our modern day lives, it's crucial we know what these are doing to us. I was horrified to read a list of common household plants that can harm pets, and realized I had some of those in my home! I use this to look up info on the drugs and things always in the news, like antioxidants, glucosamine, chondroitin, Olestra, and MSG. I also read about the chemicals recommended by physicians for skin rejuvenation!

Liked it:
Hi, I don't know much of anything about Chemistry, but I could still understand this book. I liked it.

Interesting!:
A very interesting book. Health and nutrition questions are answered, like when does a soap become a drug, what U.S. states are better than others when it comes to 'labeling laws', and what is the most dangerous chemical around the house? What does 'fat free' really mean? Are poisons like sulfur dioxide used on our grapes? What useful chemicals are in garlic? These questions are answered in a very accessable manner. The author did a good job making this important subject accessable to everyone.