Bibliograph

Mercury, Anita Louise McCormick

Type

Label

Mercury, Anita Louise McCormick

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grades 5 to 8

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Mercury

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1029783507

Responsibility statement

Anita Louise McCormick

Series statement

Exploring the elements

Summary

"Mercury has the distinction of being the only metal that is liquid at room temperature. Because of this trait, mercury is used in thermometers, scientific instruments, fluorescent lights, and many other devices. In this book, students will learn about mercury's unique properties as an element. They will also learn how mercury is mined and extracted, and how this element, though useful, is also very dangerous to both the environment and humans. This book contains relevant resources students can use to continue their exploration of mercury and other elements." -- Back cover

Table Of Contents

Mercury is an amazing element -- What makes up mercury? -- Uses for mercury in modern electronics -- Mercury?s use in compounds -- The dangers of mercury poisoning

Target audience

juvenile

Classification