Carbon / Nancy Dickmann.
Material type:
TextSeries: Dickmann, Nancy. Elements of life ; Publisher: New York, NY : Powerkids Press, 2019Copyright date: ©2019Description: 32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781538347591
- 1538347598
- 9781538347577
- 1538347571
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Children's Book
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Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 547 D553 | Available | 33111010537989 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Organic doesn't only refer to fresh vegetables. In science, "organic" describes natural matter or compounds with a carbon base. Readers will learn all about the element of carbon, from its discovery to the role it plays in living things. They'll see real-life examples of how humans use carbon in various industries. A charming design with illustrations and photographs bring the lesson into detailed focus. Accessible text and a concluding quiz help readers engage with this important information, making this volume a valuable addition to any library and classroom.
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Discusses carbon and its properties and uses.
Elements all around us -- Physical properties of carbon -- Chemical properties of carbon -- Where is carbon found? -- Carbon in the body -- Fueling the body -- Carbon and plants -- Coal, oil, and gas -- The carbon cycle -- Carbon dating -- Using carbon.