Gold

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.

Year

2014

Language

English

Series

Earth's treasures

Publisher

ABDO Publishing Company

Editions

3

Pages

32

ISBN

9781617838712

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