Mining to Minerals (Hands on Geography)

by JohnClark (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  1992

  $19.20

  Part of a series which aims to get children to enjoy practical science and appreciate its relevance to everyday life, this book links basic science concepts with geography and introduces a major topic through simple experiments and projects which can be easily done at home or school. Mining to Minerals outlines the various types of minerals on the earth and where to find them. Different mining methods and machinery are discussed for some of the major minerals and ores from fossil fuels to gemstones and the need to save resources and the future of mining is emphasized.