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Metals and Alloys
Kathryn Whyman
Library Binding (Gloucester Pr, Feb. 1, 1988)Looks at how metals and alloys are transformed into the products we use every day
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Plastics
Kathryn Whyman
Hardcover (Franklin Watts Ltd, Aug. 1, 1987)None
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Metals and Alloys
Kathryn Whyman
Hardcover (Franklin Watts Ltd, Aug. 15, 1987)None
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Gemstones
Ian Mercer
Library Binding (Franklin Watts, Oct. 1, 1987)Explains the mining of gemstones, how they become valuable cut stones, uses of gems, and the manufacture of artificial gems.
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Rocks and Minerals
Kathryn Whyman
Library Binding (Gloucester Pr, Feb. 1, 1989)Looks at resources from the earth, including fuels, metals, gemstones, and rocks
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Plastics and the Environment
Kathryn Whyman
Library Binding (Stargazer Books, May 1, 2004)Discusses what plastics are, how they are manufactured, and the everyday objects that are made from them.
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Gemstones And The Environment
Ian Mercer, Louise Nevett
Hardcover (Stargazer Books, May 1, 2004)Takes a look at natural and artificial gemstones, where they come from, how they are processed, how they are used in industry, space, medicine, and jewelry, and the impact that mining gemstones has on the environment. Gemstones are made from rare crystals that are mined throughout the world for their beauty and their value. Some gemstones also have special properties that make them ideal for use in manufacturing and industry.
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Rocks & Minerals and the Environment
Kathryn Whyman
Hardcover (Stargazer Books, May 1, 2004)Looks at rocks and minerals, what they are, where they are found, what they are used for, and their impact on the environment.
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Wood And The Environment
Kathryn Whyman
Hardcover (Stargazer Books, May 1, 2004)Book by Whyman, Kathryn
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Metals and the Environment
Kathryn Whyman, Louise Nevett, Simon Bishop
Library Binding (Stargazer Books, May 1, 2004)Looks at how metals are made from the Earth's minerals, the many different ways metals are used, and how the environment is affected by the extraction and refining of metals and their nonbiodegradable end-products. Metals are used to build a multitude of things, from cars and electric cables to bicycles, bridges, and jewelry. Metals are one of our most important resources.
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