Minerals are elements found on Earth and in food. This title introduces readers to what minerals are, how they form, why the human body needs them (such as copper, iron, and boron), and how they are used. Complete with up-close images, glossary, and index. This title is written at a Level 3 and is specifically for transitional readers. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.