Outrageous Ores

by Christine Petersen

Dig into the world of geology with the Rock On! series! Outrageous Ores introduces readers to what ores are, minerals that can be mined for profit. Chapters build concepts from the ground up, from atoms and elements to mineral formation and the everyday importance of the metals they contain. Readers will learn about prospecting, exploration, aboveground and underground mining, and extracting metals from ores. They will also learn about the importance...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1604537450
• ISBN13: 9781604537451
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Checkerboard Library
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.9" x 7.8"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6