Gives a brief account of fluoropolymers as an important part of polymer chemistry and attempts to make the topic relevant to the secondary school audience. Provides general characteristics and applications for fluoropolymers. (MVL)

Describes topics in chemistry as related in the Classics Illustrated publications. Provides a list from "The Pioneers of Science" series with issue date, number, and biograhical topic. Lists references to topics in chemistry. Presents many pages from these comics. (MVL)

Provides a short history of the comic book. Discusses several comics and notes how chemistry was involved. Selects science fiction, chemical facts, rocketry, and educational comics as areas for study. Includes drawings as examples of each area. (MVL)

Describes how to make the following paper molecular models: trigonal prism; tetragonal pyramid; tetrahedral; and trigonal pyramid. Methodology is given for general paper model manipulation to make various shapes including a chain of tetrahedra and an icosahedron. (MVL)

Describes the peat to coal process. Investigates the organic, inorganic, and sulfur components of coal. Outlines how varying percentages of each are formed. (MVL)