by Caroline Kennon (Author)
Without iron ore, we wouldn't have steel, and without steel, we wouldn't have the magnificent skyscrapers, bridges, and many other structures that demand building materials of considerable strength. In fact, about 98 percent of all mined iron ore is used in the production of steel. Future architects and engineers will discover how the mineral substance iron ore forms, where it's found, and how it's transformed through smelting into a useful industrial metal. Charts, diagrams, and photographs present more beneficial information, while sidebars help readers understand why iron ore is significant to their lives.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.3 x 11.1 x 8.6 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: July 30, 2016
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: How Iron Ore Forms
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 6
Point Value: 0.5