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Minerals and Heavy Metals

AUTHOR Sherman, Jill
PUBLISHER Enslow Publishing (12/30/2017)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)

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This earth science volume makes science concepts accessible and fun, while also emphasizing some very important points. Earth itself is made of rocks and minerals. We use these natural resources in many ways. We build tall buildings with iron. We create pathways for electricity with copper. We absorb minerals' nutrients to keep our bodies healthy. We even wear precious gems and metals as decorations. These natural resources are precious and we must protect them, as your readers will learn. Color photographs, fact boxes, a hands-on activity, and 'Words to Know' are also included.
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ISBN-13: 9780766091474
ISBN-10: 0766091473
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 24
Carton Quantity: 0
Feature Codes: Bibliography, Index, Ikids, Illustrated
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Science | Earth Sciences - Mineralogy
Grade Level: Kindergarten - 4th Grade
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.3
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Guided Reading Level: Grade 1
Dewey Decimal: 549
Library of Congress Control Number: 2017018168
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This earth science volume makes science concepts accessible and fun, while also emphasizing some very important points. Earth itself is made of rocks and minerals. We use these natural resources in many ways. We build tall buildings with iron. We create pathways for electricity with copper. We absorb minerals' nutrients to keep our bodies healthy. We even wear precious gems and metals as decorations. These natural resources are precious and we must protect them, as your readers will learn. Color photographs, fact boxes, a hands-on activity, and 'Words to Know' are also included.
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