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1) Groovy gems
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Series
Pub. Date
♭2010.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Introduces readers to what gems are and how they form, including mineral gems and organic gems.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Discover the beauty of emeralds, rubies, lapis lazuli, jade, silver, and gold in this gliterring collection of precious stones and metals. Learn where crystals can be found, how they form, and what they are used for - from dazzling jewelry to diamond-cutting tools and the silicon chip in your phone!"
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Pub. Date
[2023]
Description
This groundbreaking book provides detailed information about how to use crystal and stone energy to transform painful feelings and emotional turmoil into inner harmony and peace. These step-by-step crystal instructions show the reader exactly how to vanquish and transform both the most painful feelings as well as the underlying deep core wounding that supports their continual reoccurrence. Beautiful pictures and descriptions of the most important...
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Series
Pub. Date
[2020].
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Investigate Gems introduces readers to what gems are and how they form, including mineral gems and organic gems. Learn about crystal systems, imitation and synthetic gems, cultured pearls, how gems are used, and their historic importance. A geology-themed project provides the opportunity for hands-on experience. Other features include a table of contents, fun facts, infographics, sidebars, map, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...
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Mysteries of Sparrow Island volume 5
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While cleaning her office at the Sparrow Island Nature Conservatory, Abigail Stanton discovers a stunning blue diamond necklace hidden in her desk. Who could have hidden it there and why? Abby finds out that the jewel may be the famous Blue Moon diamond, and legend has it that anyone possessing this gem is doomed. Despite Abby's attempts to keep the discovery quiet, the whole island is talking about it. Claims from "owners" are flying in. Thugs threaten...
8) Gemstones
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A visual identification guide to gemstones provides a concise description of each stone, photographs that highlight characteristics and distinguishing features, and general information on where gemstones are found and their natural properties.
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Focuses on the areas of collecting, identifying and determining the worth of rocks, minerals and gemstones; how and where collectors can acquire them; and, what they can do with them once excavated. This title includes 1,000 color pictures, which provide the visual detail the readers need to identify their rocks.
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Pub. Date
[2010]
Description
Cartographer John Graf, shunned by his Amish community for pursuing higher education, becomes embroiled in a mystery when the remains of 17th-century mapmaker Cellarius, the subject of centuries-old conjecture, emerge from a German bog. The discovery of his corpse and a ruby clutched in his death grip gives credence to the existence of the fabled Tavernier Stones, a cache of the world's most prized missing jewels. Graf joins forces with a gemologist-turned-grifter...
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Newly published in a fourth edition, this definitive guide takes the mystery out of appreciating, buying,and selling gemstones. It covers everything from the romance and history of more than 1,800 gemstones to their geographic locations; scientific, physical, and color properties; and the way they are formed, structured, and mined. The book also fully covers the optical features of gems--light and color, luminescence, refraction, and inclusions--...
13) The Gem Kingdom
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Description
Discusses precious and semiprecious gemstones, describes techniques used by lapidaries and jewelers, and surveys the crown jewels of various countries.
16) Dread mountain
Author
Series
Deltora quest volume 5
Pub. Date
2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 4
Description
The Shadow Lord dominates the land of Deltora. Only Lief, Barda, and Jasmine can save it from his evil powers. To do this, they restore all seven gems to the magic Belt of Deltora. Four gems have been found. Now grave news has reached Lief from his home. He longs to return - but the quest must continue. To find the fifth stone, the heroes must venture to the edge of the Shadowlands and enter the dark and terrifying realm of the monster Gellik.
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Choose your own adventure volume 20
Pub. Date
2005.
Appears on list
Description
Asks the reader to choose the plot path of a story in which the powerful jewels of an ancient African tribe are stolen from a Paris museum and three cousins must decide whether to risk their lives to get them back.
18) Crystals
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Take a quest on the journey of rock! Explore how they form, change, move, evolve and erode.
Introduces basic information on crystals, explaining crystal formation, types, and locations, as well as the ways people research and use them.
19) Gemstones
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Gemstones are more than just pretty rocks. These stones serve a purpose far beyond jewelry or decoration! In this book, beautiful photos and interesting text combine to create a fascinating glimpse into the world of gemstones. Many special features turn this into a stand-out introduction to the subject, including a gemstone profile, comparison features, a formation diagram, and an activity. The text, photos, and features combine to create an engaging...