Materials matter in our daily lives With lucid text, many colorful photos and illustrations, and educational end matter, this fascinating series introduces a wide variety of materials and the methods that transform them from raw materials to finished products. The dynamic presentation and wealth of surprising facts will spark the curiosity of all young readers and inspire budding engineers.From aluminum, to mercury, to iron and steel -- metals are everywhere You may know they are used in cars and jewelry, but did you know that Earth's core is made of metals? Discover the many different kinds of metals, how they are mined and refined, and their endlessly useful features.
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