--- product_id: 6649928 title: "Molecules: The Elements and the Architecture of Everything, Book 2 of 3" price: "NT$1575" currency: TWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tw/products/6649928-molecules-the-elements-and-the-architecture-of-everything-book-2 store_origin: TW region: Taiwan --- # Molecules: The Elements and the Architecture of Everything, Book 2 of 3 **Price:** NT$1575 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Molecules: The Elements and the Architecture of Everything, Book 2 of 3 - **How much does it cost?** NT$1575 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tw](https://www.desertcart.tw/products/6649928-molecules-the-elements-and-the-architecture-of-everything-book-2) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description In Molecules, bestselling author Theodore Gray demonstrates, through stunning, never-before-seen images and illustrations, how the elements of the periodic table combine to form the molecules that make up our world. Everything physical is made up of the elements and the infinite variety of molecules they form when they combine with each other. In Molecules , Theodore Gray takes the next step in the story that began with the periodic table in his best-selling book, The Elements: A Visual Exploration of Every Known Atom in the Universe . Here, he explores, through fascinating stories and trademark stunning photography, the most interesting, essential, useful, and beautiful of the millions of chemical structures that make up every material in the world. Gray begins with an explanation of how atoms bond to form molecules and compounds, as well as the difference between organic and inorganic chemistry. He then goes on to explore the vast array of materials molecules can create, including: soaps and solvents; goops and oils; rocks and ores; ropes and fibers; painkillers and dangerous drugs; sweeteners; perfumes and stink bombs; colors and pigments; and controversial compounds including asbestos, CFCs, and thimerosal. Big, gorgeous photographs, as well as diagrams of the compounds and their chemical bonds, rendered with never before seen beauty, fill the pages and capture molecules in their various states. As he did in The Elements , Gray shows us molecules as we've never seen them before. It's the perfect book for his loyal fans who've been eager for more and for anyone fascinated with the mysteries of the material world. Review: Skip the dry chemistry class and buy this book! - This book is wonderful! I learned more about molecules reading this than I ever did in a year of chemistry classes. Gray is engaging, funny, and obviously knows his stuff! The molecular illustrations coupled with pictures of everyday chemicals are illuminating. Review: Even BETTER than The Elements if that's possible... - +So in my review of The Elements, I stupidly suggested that the book was a great example of why e-books weren't going to replace physical books any time soon. Well we know how that turned out (the fully interactive Elements app on iOS is breathtaking and undoubtedly many times more popular than the book). I'm sure Touch Press is about to release Molecules as an iOS e-book app too [Update: they did], but I'm still really glad I got the physical book. "The Elements" and "Molecules" look very similar, but there are some subtle differences due to the difference in their subjects. The Elements was primarily a beautiful picture book and catalog of all the elements. But that made it somewhat more abstract since most of us rarely interact directly with more than a handful of elements, and their atomic nature is less a part of every day experience. The text was mostly interesting trivia for each element. Molecules on the other hand moves up a layer from atoms to molecular compounds, and as such it comes a step closer to our daily experience. The Elements was a book you mostly looked at, but Molecules is a book you'll want to READ since it's jam packed full of interesting and useful information about the chemistry of nature and human industry. It's still just as lavishly illustrated and beautifully produced as The Elements, but there's much more depth here because the author is not compelled to cover "all" of anything as was the case in the earlier book (where honestly there are a lot of pretty boring or obscure elements). desertcart's "Look Inside" feature lets you see what most of the book looks like if you want to see examples of the topics covered, but it does a good job of covering (in an interesting and visual way) both the chemistry of how atoms become molecules and then the properties of various molecular species, as well as numerous higher level applications and what sort of molecules we experience through our senses (color, scent, taste, etc.) as well as those with biological applications (painkillers for example). A great gift for a child or anyone about to begin their study of the sciences, especially chemistry. It's a book with a very high signal to noise ratio, one that will leave you feeling smarter after you read it. G. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #60,802 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #7 in Molecular Physics (Books) #27 in General Chemistry #213 in History & Philosophy of Science (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,406 Reviews | ## Images ![Molecules: The Elements and the Architecture of Everything, Book 2 of 3 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71tUmIpPm3L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Skip the dry chemistry class and buy this book! *by S***E on May 25, 2026* This book is wonderful! I learned more about molecules reading this than I ever did in a year of chemistry classes. Gray is engaging, funny, and obviously knows his stuff! The molecular illustrations coupled with pictures of everyday chemicals are illuminating. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Even BETTER than The Elements if that's possible... *by G***E on October 24, 2014* +So in my review of The Elements, I stupidly suggested that the book was a great example of why e-books weren't going to replace physical books any time soon. Well we know how that turned out (the fully interactive Elements app on iOS is breathtaking and undoubtedly many times more popular than the book). I'm sure Touch Press is about to release Molecules as an iOS e-book app too [Update: they did], but I'm still really glad I got the physical book. "The Elements" and "Molecules" look very similar, but there are some subtle differences due to the difference in their subjects. The Elements was primarily a beautiful picture book and catalog of all the elements. But that made it somewhat more abstract since most of us rarely interact directly with more than a handful of elements, and their atomic nature is less a part of every day experience. The text was mostly interesting trivia for each element. Molecules on the other hand moves up a layer from atoms to molecular compounds, and as such it comes a step closer to our daily experience. The Elements was a book you mostly looked at, but Molecules is a book you'll want to READ since it's jam packed full of interesting and useful information about the chemistry of nature and human industry. It's still just as lavishly illustrated and beautifully produced as The Elements, but there's much more depth here because the author is not compelled to cover "all" of anything as was the case in the earlier book (where honestly there are a lot of pretty boring or obscure elements). Amazon's "Look Inside" feature lets you see what most of the book looks like if you want to see examples of the topics covered, but it does a good job of covering (in an interesting and visual way) both the chemistry of how atoms become molecules and then the properties of various molecular species, as well as numerous higher level applications and what sort of molecules we experience through our senses (color, scent, taste, etc.) as well as those with biological applications (painkillers for example). A great gift for a child or anyone about to begin their study of the sciences, especially chemistry. It's a book with a very high signal to noise ratio, one that will leave you feeling smarter after you read it. G. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ GREAT over view of Modecules. *by R***R on March 8, 2026* GREAT reference books. Everything you wanted to know about MOLECLES but were afraid to ask. REALLY! ## Frequently Bought Together - Molecules: The Elements and the Architecture of Everything, Book 2 of 3 - Reactions: An Illustrated Exploration of Elements, Molecules, and Change in the Universe, Book 3 of 3 - Elements: A Visual Exploration of Every Known Atom in the Universe, Book 1 of 3 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tw/products/6649928-molecules-the-elements-and-the-architecture-of-everything-book-2](https://www.desertcart.tw/products/6649928-molecules-the-elements-and-the-architecture-of-everything-book-2) --- *Product available on Desertcart Taiwan* *Store origin: TW* *Last updated: 2026-06-23*