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Aluminum

AUTHOR McCormick, Anita Louise
PUBLISHER Enslow Publishing (07/30/2018)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Library Binding)

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Aluminum is one of the most abundant metals in the Earth's crust. It is used for everything from soda cans to cars, planes, rockets, and in construction. In the 1800s, scientists learned how to extract aluminum from rocks so it could be put to practical use. This book tells the fascinating story of aluminum's history, explains the properties of the element and its components, and provides students with resources to learn more about aluminum and how it is mined, recycled, and used in our society.
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ISBN-13: 9780766099029
ISBN-10: 0766099024
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Library Binding)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 48
Carton Quantity: 0
Product Dimensions: 7.20 x 0.30 x 9.30 inches
Weight: 0.70 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Bibliography, Index, Ikids, Illustrated
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Science | Chemistry - Inorganic
Grade Level: 5th Grade - 8th Grade
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Reading Level: 0
Point Value: 0
Guided Reading Level: Grade 6
Dewey Decimal: 546.673
Library of Congress Control Number: 2017045229
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Aluminum is one of the most abundant metals in the Earth's crust. It is used for everything from soda cans to cars, planes, rockets, and in construction. In the 1800s, scientists learned how to extract aluminum from rocks so it could be put to practical use. This book tells the fascinating story of aluminum's history, explains the properties of the element and its components, and provides students with resources to learn more about aluminum and how it is mined, recycled, and used in our society.
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