Text and illustration look at the element aluminum. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.
Explores the element of aluminum. Discusses where it is placed on the periodic table, a history of discovery, how it mixes with other elements, and how it affects the world. Includes color photographs, a glossary, resources for further information, and an index.
The familiar refrain of "recycle, reduce, reuse" has been around for decades. Nonetheless, many people still don't make the effort to follow these principles when disposing of used items or obtaining new ones. This vital volume helps readers understand why recycling is important, how it happens, and the problems that arise during the recycling process. Additionally, it offers age-appropriate solutions readers can begin to implement in their lives and communities right away and long term.
Describes the discovery, versatility and other special characteristics, various uses, and affect on the human body of this most common metal in the world.