metals

Explores the essential element iron. Discusses where it is located on the periodic table, a history of its discovery, its properties, how it mixes with other elements, and its role in daily life. Includes color photographs, a glossary, sources for further learning, and an index.

Metals and nonmetals make up almost everything in our world. They represent the two biggest sections on the periodic table of elements. But what exactly makes a metal? How are nonmetals similar? And what's a metalloid? Learn the answers to these questions and more. It's key chemistry curriculum made approachable for all.

From cell phones to toothpaste, minerals are everywhere. But what do you really know about minerals? Dig underground to see how we get minerals from rocks. Explore some of the most beautiful, rare minerals. Then, look at streets, jewelry, food, and more to see how we use minerals in our everyday lives. It's key Earth science curriculum made approachable for all!.

It might have been the end of days. Instead it was the beginning of something shockingly new. They called the comet Cain, after the astronomer who discovered it. It passed 500,000 miles from Earth. We were spared planetary destruction and granted a light show like no other. But, one year later, Earth span into the debris field left by the comet and a meteor storm struck. Roads, buildings and even a small town were annihilated. The meteors impacted heavily around the dying mining town of Northfall, Minnesota. It was the night of a mysterious double murder, the deed overshadowed by the discovery that the burning remains of the rock contained an unknown substance more precious than gold: the Ninth Metal. And with that discovery, everything changed.

Simple text and illustrations explores how people can use metal wisely.

Simple text and illustrations explores how people can use metal wisely.

"... features step by step instructions on shining a penny while encouraging further exploration on the topic. Simple sentence structure and word usage help children develop word recognition and reading skills."--.

Did you know that metal is found inside rocks? After it is separated from a rock, it can be made into many different things. Discover more interesting facts about this material.

Presents an introduction to the elements known as metals, providing information on the properties and uses of aluminum, indium, tin, lead and other metals of the periodic table.

Presents an introduction to the elements known as metals, providing information on the properties and uses of transition metals--with high melting points and magnetic properties--and go inside a U.S. Navy aircraft to learn more.