Graham, Ian,  1953- <br/><br/>
Minerals :  a resource our world depends on / 
Ian Graham. 
 - Chicago :  Heinemann Library,  c2005. 
 - 32 p. :  col. ill. ;  25 cm. 
 - Heinemann infosearch .
 - Managing our resources .
 - Graham, Ian,  1953-  Managing our resources. .
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index. 
<br/><br/>What are minerals? -- What are minerals used for? -- Case study: Sears Tower, Chicago -- Where are minerals found? -- How are minerals extracted? -- Case study: Bingham Canyon Copper Mine -- How are minerals processed? -- Case study: The Cullinan Diamond -- How are minerals transported? -- Case study: a huge dump truck -- How can minerals affect the environment? -- Case study: Chernobyl, 1986 -- Will minerals run out? 
<br/><br/> Horn Book, April 2005 
<br/><br/> Defines what minerals are, examines various types of minerals and their properties, explains where minerals are found, extracted, and processed, and discusses environmental issues connected with minerals. 
<br/><br/> 7.5  3-6  Follett Library Resources 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>140345616X 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2004005836 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Mines and mineral resources.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>TN148  / .G7 2005 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>549