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Gale In Context: Science is an engaging online resource that provides contextual information on hundreds of today’s most significant science topics. By integrating authoritative reference content with headlines and videos, learners see how scientific disciplines relate to real-world issues, from weather patterns to obesity. Users can explore millions of full-text articles from national and global publications, 200+ experiments and projects, and top reference content.
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"Young readers will learn more about Earth's layers, from the rocky crust to the dense inner core . . . color illustrations and photographs, as well as many hands-on activities and projects, provide additional context to ideas such as plate tectonics, early continents, and other topics"--Provided by publisher.
2) The spinning magnet: the electromagnetic force that created the modern world - and could destroy it
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"A cataclysmic planetary phenomenon is gathering force deep within the Earth. The magnetic North Pole will eventually trade places with the South Pole. Satellite evidence suggests to some scientists that the move has already begun, but most still think it won't happen for many decades. All agree that it has happened many times before and will happen again. But this time it will be different. It will be a very bad day for modern civilization."--Amazon.com....
6) Iron
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Iron and society, from superstition to medieval armor and modern technology.
8) Diamonds
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The discovery of diamonds, the industry, and their place in society today
10) Gold
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A historical overview of gold from Ancient Egypt to its various scientific purposes today
15) Opals
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Queen of gems, the Opal, Aboriginal myth and many historical examples of Opal as a precious stone.
17) Coal and Oil
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How coal and oil changed the landscape of industry and energy consumption
18) Copper and Tin
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Brief history of tin and copper and an explanation of their convergence into bronze
20) Pearls
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Historical value of pearls as symbol of vitality, to modern methods for growing pearls discovered in Japan.