mines and mineral resources

A dictionary of terms related to many scientific, technological, and social problems affecting mineral resources. Terms include brines, calcite, flux, groundwater, hardrock mining, mica, and reclamation.

Lowly the worm teaches Huckle about recycling, dinosaurs, icebergs, and mines.

A look at communities centered around mining with a focus on Moorcroft, Wyoming.

Discusses the structure, atmosphere, climate, and features of our planet and examines its activity and natural resources.

Tells how minerals are formed, mined, and used.

After losing his family in a sudden tragedy, young Kindan takes his father's job in the mines and finds solace in his friendship with a mysterious girl and his training of a new watch-wher, a dragon-like guard creature, whose unique powers may prove to save an entire community from destruction.

Discusses the geologic formation of metal ores, the types of tools scientists use to find such deposits, and the many ways in which they are used.

A mysterious stranger arrives at young Josefina's rancho in 1826 New Mexico, sparking her curiosity about the legendary gold and silver buried in the nearby hills and a weeping ghost rumored to haunt the countryside.

Describes different kinds of metals, how they are found and mined, and how they are used, and also discusses pollution and recycling.

Describes the lives of people involved with mining and business in the American West during the 1800s.