Dmitri Mendeleev

All modern chemistry is built on the discoveries of the great scientist Dmitri Mendeleev. But few know that in his spare time from serious science, he astonished those around him with his talents — he crafted... suitcases,played chess magnificently, solved... the mystery of "lunar paint," and even made dangerous flights in a hot air balloon!The great scientist who created the "Periodic Table of Chemical Elements" appears in this book in all the diversity of his creative nature.The author interestingly and accessibly reveals the principles of constructing Mendeleev's table, tells about how he worked on it, and how he finally found the correct solution.