The Treasure in a Metal

By Tamarie Parker

Science and Nature

Technology

Length19m

About this book

Summary

This audiobook talks about how gold and rare earths have always been popular and how they have changed society over time and led to new ideas. There are stories of brilliance, danger, and bravery, like how titanium carries people among the stars and how quicksilver's deadly glitter kills people. Silver also helped early photography by lighting it up. This chronicle, like the metals chronicled, reminds us of their importance throughout history. It also emphasizes progress that comes from taking responsibility.From common gold driving cultural changes to rare earth enabling technology raising living standards, the collection highlights metal's influence on civilizations and how our responsible resource management shapes futures.