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Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016].
Language
English
Description
Natural gas may heat our homes and help us cook, but rarely do people consider where it comes from-or even what it's made of. Incredibly, this gaseous mix of mostly methane and ethane didn't become a major source of the world's energy until the 1960s. It was thought to be an inconsequential by-product of oil production. There's much to learn about natural gas in this beneficial book, which focuses on how the gas is formed as well as examines how it's...
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
From ancient plants -- The amazing carbon atom -- Where did carbon come from? -- The carbon cycle -- Peat : the first step -- From peat to coal -- Where is coal found? -- How is coal mined? -- Coal pollution -- You decide -- The future of coal?
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"They're sparkly with varied hues. You might see them in a beautiful necklace, a breathtaking ring, or even in a computer. They're gems! Gems are some of Earth's most precious resources, and some of them are millions -- or even billions -- of years in the making. This detailed text, accompanied by colorful photographs, informs readers about the remarkable processes that take place under the surface of Earth to form different kinds of gems. They'll...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Without iron ore, we wouldn't have steel, and without steel, we wouldn't have the magnificent skyscrapers, bridges, and many other structures that demand building materials of considerable strength. In fact, about 98 percent of all mined iron ore is used in the production of steel. Future architects and engineers will discover how the mineral substance iron ore forms, where its found, and how its transformed through smelting into a useful industrial...
Author
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
What makes a metal precious? It's rare, and it's useful. When a metal is both these things, like gold, it's very precious-and expensive. This book takes readers underground where they'll discover the processes and elements that shape precious metals. They'll learn about the features of metals that make them desirable, such as luster, ductility, and reactivity, and how certain metals are utilized. While readers may know something about gold and silver,...