gold

British MI6 agent James Bond embarks on a mission to stop Auric Goldfinger before he can rob Fort Knox.

An overview of the gold standard that discusses its history, the three standards used in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, why it is dropped by governments, other monetary systems, and more.

Traces the history and science of gold, discussing how it has been used from ancient times to the present and how it has impacted world civilizations.

After budget cuts threaten the art and music programs at Ella Mentry School, as well as some services, groundskeeper Burke finds gold and "gilver" on the playground, causing a modern-day gold rush.

Asks the reader to choose the path of the plot in a story about a computer program which provides a clue about the location of Incan treasures.

Explores the history of the precious metal gold and explains its chemistry, how it reacts, its uses, and its importance in our lives.

Relates the tale of Rumpelstiltskin's childhood and youth, explaining why his name is so important, how he is able to spin straw into gold, and why a first-born child is his reward for helping the miller's daughter-turned-queen.

Describes how people throughout history have looked for such valuable commodities as gold, jewels, oil, and buried treasure.

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