Rare and precious metals
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1) Chromium
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Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the metal chromium, what makes it valuable, how it is mined and refined, and some of its uses, including making alloys and pigments.
2) Gold
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Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Gold's qualities as a metal is explored as well as the mining and refining process. Gold's many uses, including in medicine and space technology, is also examined.
3) Platinum
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Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Platinum is even rarer than gold, and that makes this metal just as precious. Besides a source of wealth, platinum is used to make jewelry, electronics, magnets, medicine, and other valuable objects. This remarkable element and important science concepts are explored throughout this book. Graphic organizers, colorful photographs, and fun fact boxes add support to the text.
4) Silver
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Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses what makes silver valuable, how it is mined and refined, and some of its uses.
5) Titanium
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Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Titanium's reputation as a strong metal is well earned. Surprisingly, it's also very light, which makes it an essential component of many planes and jets. This book is an accessible entry into the world of metals and their qualities. Readers will learn what defines a metal and what makes titanium stand out as a rare and precious metal. Including many interesting photographs, information boxes, and even a graphic organizer highlighting titanium's...
6) Uranium
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Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Uranium is a source of vast energy for our world. Learning how this metal is mined, milled, enriched, and finally put to use is essential to understanding both the appealing and controversial nature of uranium. Science terms such as fission, atom, and radiation are introduced to readers in an easy-to-understand way in this book. They'll also learn fascinating facts such as uranium's place as the heaviest element found in nature. Colorful photographs...