What Is Iron?

Iron is an amazing element—it's found in Earth's crust, has been used in tools for thousands of years, and even plays a crucial role in the circulation of oxygen through the human body. Readers explore these facts and many other important pieces of information about iron with the help of this focused guide to this element. The main text is presented alongside sidebars, tables, diagrams, photographs, and chemical equations, creating a reading experience that can assist in class projects or spark the curiosity of budding chemistry buffs.