gifts from the Earth Casper, Julie Kerr creator text bibliography nyu New York Chelsea House c2007 2007 monographic eng

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1 online resource (194 p.) : col. ill., col. maps Explains how minerals and formed and how they are used in technology Concepts of mineral resources and geographical distribution -- The history of minerals and their impact on civilizations throughout the ages -- Types of resources : renewable and nonrenewable -- Mining and the development of mineral resources -- The uses and impacts of minerals -- The importance of minerals : goods and services -- Management of mineral resources -- Conservation of precious mineral resources -- Conclusion : the future of minerals specialized Julie Kerr Casper Description based on print version record Includes bibliographical references (p. 187) and index Mode of access: Internet Mines and mineral resources Juvenile literature Minerals Juvenile literature 9781438105598 (electronic bk.) 1438105592 (electronic bk.) 9780816063574 (hc. : acid-free paper) 0816063575 (hc. : acid-free paper) http://www.netlibrary.com.libraryumpsa.idm.oclc.org/urlapi.asp?action=summary&v=1&bookid=223303 http://www.netlibrary.com.libraryumpsa.idm.oclc.org/urlapi.asp?action=summary&v=1&bookid=223303 UMP 110110 20251117141418.0 vtls000049770