Lead Educational Facts Children's Science Book

Throughout history, lead has been used in a variety of ways.

In ancient times, it was used for water pipes, coins, and cooking utensils.

Later, alchemists sought to transform lead into gold.

Lead is a soft, lustrous metal that has good corrosion resistance.

It is malleable, easily extracted, and easy to shape.

Lead can be extracted from many minerals, including copper, zinc, and silver.