Explores the history of the noble gases and explains their chemistry, their uses, and their importance in our lives.

Includes index. What are the noble gases? -- Where are the noble gases found? -- How were the noble gases discovered? -- How do we isolate the noble gases? -- Special characteristics -- How do the noble gases react? -- Liquid helium -- Lighting up our lives -- Lasers -- Unreactive atmospheres -- Helium underwater -- Radon in medicine -- Periodic table -- Chemical reactions.