silver

Text and illustration look at the element silver. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

Explores the essential element silver. Discusses where it is placed on the periodic table, a history of its discovery, how it mixes with other elements, and how it affects the world. Includes color photographs, a glossary, sources for further learning, and an index.

"Copper was one of the first metals humans learned to work with, and now it's an important component of electronic technology. This . . . text explores the ins and outs of this . . . element. As well as wires, people use copper to make jewelry, cookware, and statues. The Statue of Liberty sports her iconic green color thanks to copper. The metal is even needed by the human body"--Provided by publisher.

Text and illustration look at the element silver. Includes teacher notes.

Learn the chemistry of the element, silver.

Explores all facets of gold and silver natural resources in North America, investigating the natural history, human use, technology, environmental impact, and economic significance.

An introduction to silver, disussing how it is mined, what it is used for, and other topics.

Explores the history of silver and explains its chemistry, its uses, and its importance in our lives.

Describes silver, where it comes from, and the great variety of its uses.