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62) Garnets
Author
Pub. Date
2016
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Text and color photographs explore the chemical makeup of garnets, how they are mined, and which kinds of rocks they are usually found under.
65) Topaz
Author
Pub. Date
2016
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Text and color photographs explore the history of topaz.
68) Amethysts
Author
Pub. Date
2016
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
An introduction to amethysts, where they are found, geodes, what makes them valuable, and amethysts in history.
70) Rock and gem
Author
Pub. Date
[2005]
Description
From the primeval origins of rocks and gems to their astonishing modern-day uses and appeal, this is the ultimate portrait of the Earth's natural treasures
71) Turquoise
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2012]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Learn facts about one of the only gems to be mined in North America.
74) Princess Sparkle
Author
Pub. Date
2005, c2003
Description
"Princess Sparkle loves glittery, shimmery things. She is shocked when she finds that the world outside her palace is often not beautiful at all. Something must be done!"--P. [4] of cover.
75) Jewels
Author
Formats
Description
On the eve of Sarah Whitefield's seventy-fifth birthday, memories take her back to New York in the 1930s, when her marriage to a childhood friend end after just one year. Sarah is shattered and ashamed. Sarah's parents convince her to join them on a trip abroad. One afternoon at a lunchon, she meets William, Duke of Whitfield. He sparks her intellectual curiosity-and makes her laugh. Even in the shadow of the Windsor scandal, William is willing to...
Author
Pub. Date
2008
Description
Striking visual profiles present the entire range of rocks and minerals with key information for accurate identification, and practical advice on how to cut, polish and display objects as well as an intriguing look at the many ways they have been used, from basic building blocks to fine decoration.
Author
Pub. Date
c2008
Description
The spectacular terrain of the American Southwest contains some equally spectacular gems and minerals. Jennifer Sano provides an easy-to-read resource for identifying more than 90 minerals, including both real gold and "fool's gold", familiar gems and more surprising specimens.
Series
Pub. Date
[2016]
Description
Learn about different types of rock, how crystals are formed, where gems can be found in the earth's crust, and more. Engaging text, detailed facts, and impressive statistics give children exciting scientific insight into the rocks, crystals, and gems... and the world around them. A glossary at the end of each book helps reinforce the information. Parents, teachers, and librarians will want to collect all of the books in this series to create a very...
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