Children’s Science Library: Minerals & Metals

The science of metallurgy is as old as chemistry. Gold was even known in the Neolithic era. Perhaps, gold was the first metal discovered by man. The ancient Egyptians extracted gold by frisking the soil of river Nile. This masterly volume is an excellent contribution to general science for the larger benefit of young scholars. The student will know, in a nutshell, everything he needs to know about gold.