| Gold Contributor(s): Edwards, Ron (Author), Gladstone, James (Author) |
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ISBN: 0778714136 ISBN-13: 9780778714132 Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $29.07 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: March 2004 Annotation: how gold is mined and what is it used for |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Earth Sciences - Rocks & Minerals - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Environmental Conservation & Protection |
| Dewey: 553.41 |
| LCCN: 2004000823 |
| Lexile Measure: 1050 |
| Series: Rocks, Minerals, and Resources |
| Physical Information: 0.34" H x 8.74" W x 11.3" (0.90 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 78734 Reading Level: 7.0 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Unlike other metals, gold is prized for its beauty and scarcity rather than its usefulness. Intended for ages 7-14, this illustrated book describes both the basics of this dazzling metal and our fascination with it throughout history. It includes topics such as how gold is formed; the great gold rushes; gold mining methods; and more. |
