transition metals

Explores the essential element iron. Discusses where it is located on the periodic table, a history of its discovery, its properties, how it mixes with other elements, and its role in daily life. Includes color photographs, a glossary, sources for further learning, and an index.

"When you think of nickel, a 5-cent coin probably comes to mind. But nickel is used for so much more than manufacturing coins. Nickel and nickel-containing alloys are . . . important in our society. Nickel is used in the construction, transportation, power, and high-tech industries. This book tells the . . . story of how nickel was discovered, how ore containing nickel is mined and extracted, the properties that make nickel so useful, and how nickel's many uses and applications make the high-tech world we live in possible. It also provides students with . . . resources to continue their research"--Provided by publisher.

Presents an introduction to the elements known as metals, providing information on the properties and uses of transition metals--with high melting points and magnetic properties--and go inside a U.S. Navy aircraft to learn more.

Examines the physics, chemistry, biology, and geology of the transition metals, discusses how and where they were discovered, and looks at how they are used and manipulated.

Provides an overview of the periodic table, particularly tungsten and certain other metals, describing where these elements are found, how their atomic numbers are assigned, and uses for each element.