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What makes a metal precious? Did you know that gold can be found in most cell phones? Certain metals have been prized for thousands of years. They are shiny and beautiful. They are also part of many items you use every day! Learn all about where these metals come from and how they are used to make people’s lives better. They don’t just look pretty! Super Science Facts entertains readers in grades 5 to 12 with fun science facts and colourful images on every page that support reading comprehension. The minimal text format (1,700 to 2,000 words per book) introduces content vocabulary defined in context and repeated in a glossary.
Glossary: alloy, bullion, catalytic converter, corrosion, crown, currency, electronics, element, extract, fertiliser, karat, luminescent, luster, malleable, mineral deposit, mining, ore, precious, solar technology, versatile
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