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5) Mining
Author
Series
Publisher
Raintree Steck-Vaughn
Pub. Date
[1993]
Language
English
Description
Discusses the history of mining, the various kinds of mines, mining around the world, and mining today and tomorrow.
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
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,...
8) Metals
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Explains what metals are, where they are found, how they are mined, and what can be done to recycle them.