Chambers's Elementary Science Readers - Book I by Various
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Tendrils. Flowers. Peas-- Climb. Grow from seed. Hold by tendrils. Peas grow-- In gardens. In fields. In summer. IRON AND METAL. [_Page 67._ 1. Metals are made from ores which are dug out of the earth. These ores are found in many parts of the world. Iron is the most common, as well as the most useful metal. 2. Many things we use are made of it. The _steel_ of which our knives, tools, and other things are made, is made from iron. Iron is largely used for making bridges, railings, fire-grates, hammers. 3. Lead, copper, tin, and zinc are metals also. So are silver and gold. |
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