Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
4.9
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
2403
Points per Word
0.000208
Page Count
32
Points per Page
0.015625
Description
This book introduces young readers to silver, the most conductive metal on earth, explaining how it is formed and where it is found. It details historic and modern mining methods and examines the many uses of silver in industry, medicine, and everyday products. The book also explores how artisans such as silversmiths and lapidaries use silver to create jewelry and other decorative items.