mines and mineral resources

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.