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Provides an introduction to the color white, discussing where it is found and how it is used, sayings associated with the color, matte and shiny finishes, and other related topics.

"Since ancient times, people the world over have valued gold above most metals. For at least five thousand years, gold has been used to make jewelry, coins, art objects, and other valuable items. Today, gold also has many industrial applications, from computers to medicine. In this book, students will learn about the elemental properties of gold, how gold is mined and processed, and how through the centuries the quest for gold has led to war." --...