SUPER SCIENCE FACTS / PRECIOUS METALS

Super Science Facts

Precious Metals

Grades / Interest Level 5 - 12
Reading Level 3
Lexile HL660
Format 5½" x 8½"
Pages 48
Product Code 2343-6 ( MR #068329 )

Price $10.95

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What makes a metal precious? Did you know that gold can be found in most cell phones? Certain metals have been prized for thousands of years. They are shiny and beautiful. They are also part of many items you use every day! Learn all about where these metals come from and how they are used to make people’s lives better. They don’t just look pretty!

Glossary: alloy, bullion, catalytic converter, corrosion, crown, currency, electronics, element, extract, fertilizer, karat, luminescent, luster, malleable, mineral deposit, mining, ore, precious, solar technology, versatile

Table of Contents:

How Precious!
Making History
Gold
Silver
The Platinum Group
Rare-Earth Metals

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