Tin

Discusses the origin, discovery, special characteristics, and uses of tin.

Ideal for the inquisitive young scientist, this series is an introduction to the periodic table and its elements. Each book includes sidebars with interesting facts and easy-to-do experiments along with a glossary, an index, and a To Find Out More section listing books, organizations, and websites. TIN introduces the reader to the element tin and the periodic table. Students will learn where tin is found, such as in cans, dental fillings, and pipes, and how it is used everyday.