The Basics of Metals and Metalloids
| AUTHOR | West, Krista |
| PUBLISHER | Rosen Young Adult (07/30/2024) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
What do a paperclip and the wings of an aircraft have in common? They are both made from metals, the planet's most common elements. This intriguing title offers a comprehensive introduction to the fascinating world of metals and metalloids, including their properties and many uses, from preventing sunburn to measuring temperature. Each dynamic spread includes multiple images that enhance the explanatory text, including vivid photographs and engaging diagrams. To further reader comprehension, a variety of sidebars are also found throughout the text that offer descriptions of key terms and topics, and ideas for hands-on activities. The vital information in this title is sure to help budding scientists understand and appreciate the many forms and everyday uses of metals and metalloids!
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ISBN-13:
9781499476798
ISBN-10:
1499476795
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
96
Carton Quantity:
0
Product Dimensions:
6.20 x 0.20 x 9.00 inches
Weight:
0.45 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Ikids,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Young Adult Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Chemistry
Young Adult Nonfiction | Science & Nature - History of Science
Young Adult Nonfiction | Technology - General
Grade Level:
8th Grade
- 12th Grade
Dewey Decimal:
546.3
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What do a paperclip and the wings of an aircraft have in common? They are both made from metals, the planet's most common elements. This intriguing title offers a comprehensive introduction to the fascinating world of metals and metalloids, including their properties and many uses, from preventing sunburn to measuring temperature. Each dynamic spread includes multiple images that enhance the explanatory text, including vivid photographs and engaging diagrams. To further reader comprehension, a variety of sidebars are also found throughout the text that offer descriptions of key terms and topics, and ideas for hands-on activities. The vital information in this title is sure to help budding scientists understand and appreciate the many forms and everyday uses of metals and metalloids!
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Author:
West, Krista
Series introduction author Ronald J. Brogan is the Bureau Chief for the New York City office of D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) America. He also serves as a D.A.R.E. regional director for Oregon, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont. In 1997, Brogan retired from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, where he served as a special agent for 26 years. He holds bachelor's and master's degrees in criminal justice from the City University of New York.
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