Rocksand Minerals

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 computers to buildings to diamond rings -- we need rocks and minerals for more than you can imagine You may know that rocks and minerals come out of the ground, but did you know that the human body needs certain minerals to live? Discover how rocks and minerals are found, mined, and used everywhere.

Author: D K

Publisher: D K

Released Date: 1993

ISBN: 9780751360127