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by Melva Jones Library news School Services loans’ are now issued for the whole term. It is now even more important to get your requests in early, especially for the start of a new term when our staff workload will be at its peak. However, our staff is still more than happy to issue books throughout the term, and would appreciate you returning resources as soon as you have finished with them to enable them to be reissued to another user. For more information on the National Library’s to schools visit: http://www.natlib.govt.nz/schools
Books About Iron Iron and Steel by Greg Pyers (Echidna Books, 2003) Focusing on Australian industry, the book has useful information, with photos, about mining, production of steel and environmental impact. Level: primary, intermediate.
NZ Websites About Iron Te Ara, Encyclopedia of New Zealand where you can read about the source of iron, extraction processes and the steel industry: http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/iron-and-steel NZ Steel has an informative website with a detailed explanation of the iron-making process: http://www.nzsteel.co.nz/ Another useful site is this one from NZMIA (NZ Minerals Industry Association): http://tinyurl.com/y4b55lg
New Science Book
Iron (Understanding the Elements of the Periodic Table) by Heather Hasan (Rosen, 2005) One of a series, this title explains the source, characteristics and uses of iron, as well as explaining its relationship to other elements in the periodic table. Other titles are Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen and Sodium. Level: intermediate, junior secondary.
Iron and Steel by Christine Mulvany (Macmillan, 2002) This is one of a series on Australian industries, and covers the uses and properties of iron, processing, and environmental impacts. Level: primary, junior secondary.
The Elements: A Visual Exploration of Every Known Atom in the Universe by Theodore Gray (Black Dog & Leventhal, 2009) A double page spread for each element follows an overview of the periodic table. Information is given on the properties and uses of the element along with essential scientific data. Photographs are provided where appropriate.
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Iron by Irene M. Franck, David M. Brownstone (Grolier, 2003) One of a series on ‘Riches of the Earth’, which explores the importance of iron in everyday life, both past and present. Level: primary to junior secondary.