From plastics to electronics to construction materials, mined products are used in people's everyday lives. They are used as energy sources, in medicine, and to make jewelry. Mined Products and Their Uses details how fossil fuels, metals, and other mined materials are used to create familiar products. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.