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Brass and Compasses

Magnetic compasses were first used by the Chinese around 1100 CE. The use of a compass has been a fundamental tool for navigation for centuries. It began in China around the 11th century with the invention of the magnetic compass, which utilized the earth’s magnetic fields to align a needle and determine direction.

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Metal For Lunch?

Metal For Lunch? Article By Sybrina Durant. Consumption of metals is a regular occurrence for most people. They are present in our food and drink, and can also be absorbed through skin contact with air, soil, and water. Some people even deliberately consume some expensive metals such as gold. From the author of Magical Elements of the Periodic Table Presented Alphabetically By The Metal Horn Unicorns.

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Cornum The Brass Horned Unicorn’s Story

Cornum The Brass Horned Unicorn’s Story – In the Magical Elements of the Periodic Table Presented Alphabetically By The Metal Horn Unicorns, readers are briefly introduced to Cornum, the Brass Horned Unicorn. Cornum is one of the metal horn unicorns featured in the Journey To Osm collection of books by Sybrina Durant. Cornum is a unique unicorn with a special talent that sets him apart from all the others. While most unicorns possess magical abilities like healing powers or the ability to fly, Cornum’s talent lies in music. He has a horn that can sound like any musical wind instrument, and his notes can vary from soothing melodies to brassy, boisterous tunes.

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Emeralds – Birthstone for May – Where Do They Come From?

Have you ever paused to consider the connection between the elements on the periodic table and your birthstone? Since everything on Earth is made of chemical elements, the periodic table gives us a clear and organized way to understand the building blocks of nature. For people born in May, the birthstone is the emerald—a brilliant, vividly green gem that represents growth, renewal, and fertility. It’s easy to see why so many people feel such a strong attraction to this captivating stone, especially when you think about the meaning and symbolism tied to it.

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We Eat Copper Every Day

We eat copper every day. Some of the best dietary sources are seafood, whole grains, lentils, nuts, seeds, cereals, potatoes, peas, chocolate and dark green leafy vegetables. It maintains the human nervous and immune systems.   Copper is a vital micro-nutrient that is essential for human health. It is a mineral that is present in various foods that we consume every day. Although it is required in small amounts, it plays a crucial role in maintaining the human immune and nervous systems. This article is brought to you by Sybrina Durant, the author of the middle grade picture book, Magical Elements of the Periodic Table Presented Alphabetically By The Metal Horn Unicorns. In that book and also in The Journey To Osm collection, Copper is presented by the unicorn, Cuprum.

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Unicorn-Themed Teaching Tools and Activities To Encourage Your Child’s Interest In Science

Unicorn-Themed Teaching Tools and Activities To Encourage Your Child’s Interest In Science. How Fun Is This? Create Your Own Magical Unicorn Elemental Periodic Table Activity! For year, kids have been creating fun comic book characters to make it easier for them to learn more about the elements of the periodic table. They could either come up with a super hero or a villain to represent their chosen element. Now, there’s some competition from UNICORNS! Unicorns are magical and so are the elements of the periodic table. This Create Your Own Magical Unicorn Elemental Activity is based on the 26 unicorns from the “Magical Elements of The Periodic Table Presented Alphabetically By The Metal Horn Unicorns” book. Each unicorn acquaints kids with their own unique elemental magic as well as its amazing everyday uses. Alumna starts things out by introducing the very necessary metal, Aluminum, on her element sheet.  Dr. Zinko rounds out the alphabet by presenting facts and  other fun information about the metal, Zinc, on his.  The Metal Horn Unicorns say, “No Metal – No Magic. . .and No Technology”. The activity is a printable pdf file.

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Unicorns and Alloys

Magical Elements of the Periodic Table Presented Alphabetically By The Metal Horn Unicorns is a middle grade book that explores elements of the periodic table and their unique characteristics. Each element is accompanied by an introduction from an elemental unicorn, and all but one are made up of pure elements. The lone exception is brass, an alloy, which forms when two or more elements are combined to create enhanced chemical properties. This book is sure to provide an enlightening learning experience for readers! From the author of Magical Elements of the Periodic Table Presented Alphabetically By The Metal Horn Unicorns.

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Cuprum The Copper Horned Unicorn’s Story

Cuprum The Copper Horned Unicorn’s Story – In the Magical Elements of the Periodic Table Presented Alphabetically By The Metal Horn Unicorns, readers are briefly introduced to Cuprum, the Copper Horned Unicorn. Cuprum is one of the metal horn unicorns featured in the Journey To Osm collection of books by Sybrina Durant. Cuprum the Copper-Horned Unicorn is a magical creature with unique and captivating abilities. Being a mythical creature with a copper horn, Cuprum is known to possess special powers that are both fascinating and mystical. What makes Cuprum so unique is not only her captivating appearance but also her abilities.

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