Gold
By: Christine Petersen
Series: Earth's treasures; Checkerboard science library; Checkerboard science library; Checkerboard science library
Publisher: ABDO Publishing Company
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Minneapolis, MN
Language: eng
Number of pages: 32
ISBN-13: 9781617838712
Subjects: Gold; Juvenile literature; Precious metals
Description: This title introduces young readers to gold: how gold is formed and where it is found; how it is mined, including the discovery of kimberlite pipes; the many uses of gold, from industrial applications in products such as electronics to illuminated manuscripts and space telescopes; and how artisans such as goldsmiths and lapidaries use gold to create beautiful and useful jewelry.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: Ancient treasure; title: Elemental; title: Good as gold; title: The goldsmith's art; title: Metal of many uses; title: Lode gold; title: Placer gold; title: In a rush!; title: You're the miner; title: Digging deep; title: Gold's future.