Oil, Metals, and Other Treasures of the Earth. Natural Resources

Diverse metals, oily combustible oil, elusive mercury, coal, sparkling precious crystals, snowy limestone, noble marble, and many other natural resources are the heroes of the essays included in this book.

Modern human life is unimaginable without fuel, electricity, new materials, various devices, and mechanisms.

They are created not only thanks to the brilliant inventions of people but also because the planet has handed down its underground treasures to us.

The stories about the mineral resources of the Earth are vividly and interestingly illustrated. This edition is aimed at high school students and anyone interested in natural science.