How precious metals form / by Julia McDonnell.
Material type:
TextSeries: From the Earth, how resources are madePublisher: New York, NY : Gareth Stevens Publishing, 2017Copyright date: ©2017Description: 32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781482447309
- 1482447304
- 9781482447279
- 1482447274
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 622.342 M136 | Available | 33111008878718 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
What makes a metal precious? It's rare, and it's useful. When a metal is both these things, like gold, it's very precious--and expensive. This book takes readers underground where they'll discover the processes and elements that shape precious metals. They'll learn about the features of metals that make them desirable, such as luster, ductility, and reactivity, and how certain metals are utilized. While readers may know something about gold and silver, they'll become acquainted with other important precious metals such as rhodium and palladium. Vivid photographs, helpful graphic organizers, and interesting sidebars make this crucial science topic engaging and accessible.
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
A most natural resource -- What are the precious metals? -- Where did they come from? -- Kinds of deposits -- Why is ore important? -- How are they mined? -- How are they used? -- You decide -- Part of the past...and future.