Before mined materials can be used to make products, they need to be processed. It takes many steps to purify materials for use. This book describes the techniques and machines used in processing plants that prepare ores for use in manufacturing and other industries. 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.