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  • <p>Chaline discusses the metals, alloys, rocks, and organic minerals and gemstones that humans have used as the building blocks of civilization. Covering the economic, cultural, political and industrial history of each, he shows the effect of each on the scope and pace of human development, as well as the dangers posed by our exploitation of Earth's resources</p>
  • Fifty Minerals That Changes the Course of History by Eric Chaline

    • Fifty Minerals That Changes the Course of History by Eric Chaline

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    Author:
    Eric Chaline
    Binding:
    Hardcover
    Language:
    English
    Book Type:
    Nonfiction
    Grade Content:
    9-12
    Subject:
    Earth Systems
    Standard:
    SES4. Explain how Earth's past is reconstructed using rocks and fossils.
    Copyright:
    2005

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    Chaline discusses the metals, alloys, rocks, and organic minerals and gemstones that humans have used as the building blocks of civilization. Covering the economic, cultural, political and industrial history of each, he shows the effect of each on the scope and pace of human development, as well as the dangers posed by our exploitation of Earth's resources

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    Author Eric Chaline
    Binding Hardcover
    Language English
    Book Type Nonfiction
    Grade Content 9-12
    Subject Earth Systems
    Standard SES4. Explain how Earth's past is reconstructed using rocks and fossils.
    Copyright 2005

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