01578cam a2200253 4500 555955818 ER5 20220510120000.0 ||||||s2016||||||||||||||||||||||||und|u 9781482447323 1482447320 2f0b2387-3773-432a-8a6c-3d1689b968c0 OverDrive (Reserve ID) 3991423 OverDrive (Product ID) ER5 McDonnell, Julia, 1979- How Precious Metals Form [Libby]. Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP, 2016. Format: OverDrive OverDrive Read. Juvenile Nonfiction. Science. HTML:<p>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, they'll become acquainted with other important precious metals such as rhodium and palladium. Vivid photographs, helpful graphic organizers, and interesting sidebars make this crucial science topic engaging and accessible.</p>. Media Type: eBook. Importer Version: 2014-01-08.01 Import Date: 2022-05-09 20:00:03. https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=2f0b2387-3773-432a-8a6c-3d1689b968c0&.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (OverDrive Read)