Also was going to ask whether your school library has any reference books on the elements (being a school librarian, I ask these things, lol). We have a really good new set in my school library that deals with one or two elements in each book.

I know some school libraries are in poor shape... we aren't given much money. Your public library may be of some help as well. Ours here in Allentown is really good (even though their funding has been cut... they've gotten rid of a bunch of jobs).