copper

"Copper was one of the first metals humans learned to work with, and now it's an important component of electronic technology. This . . . text explores the ins and outs of this . . . element. As well as wires, people use copper to make jewelry, cookware, and statues. The Statue of Liberty sports her iconic green color thanks to copper. The metal is even needed by the human body"--Provided by publisher.

Explores all facets of copper as a natural resource in North America, investigating its natural history, human use, technology, environmental impact, and economic.

Explores the history of the useful metal copper and explains its chemistry, its uses, and its importance in our lives.

Describes copper, where it comes from, and the great variety of its uses.

Explains the properties of copper, discusses its history and uses, and looks at its relationship to other elements in the periodic table.

Discusses the mining of copper, its ability to mix with other metals, and its processing into both artistic and useful objects.

Discusses the metal copper, focusing on its history, properties, and uses.