Manganese

by Heather Hasan

Book Overview

This book explores the heavily used element manganese. The author discusses the structure of the manganese atom in clear and simple language, describing in detail the characteristics that give the element its unique qualities. In addition, readers learn why manganese is an essential nutrient in the human diet, as well as how and why the element is used in important industrial processes, especially steelmaking.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1404214089
• ISBN13: 9781404214088
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Rosen Central
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.9" x 10.3"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8