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1) Gems
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Presents facts about gem stones, covering how they are used and how they are formed.
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"Rocks are all around you. They are in your house, backyard, and even your food! Rocks are grouped into types, like sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic. Some rocks are actually minerals, and from minerals we get beautiful gemstones"--Provided by publisher.
3) Organic gems
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This title explains what organic gems are, how and where they form in nature, and why they are set apart from inorganic gemstones
4) Jade
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Explores the history and types of jade, where it is found and how it is used.
6) Gemstones
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"Engaging images accompany information about gemstones. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
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The mesmerizing blue of a sapphire stirs the senses and stimulates the imagination. Readers are invited to take a closer look at the radiant sapphire, scrutinizing it's origins, properties, varieties, and uses. Putting an imaginative spin on curricular science topics, the educational text discusses the processes and environmental implications of sapphire mining. Vibrant photographs complement the book's accessible, informative content.
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The opaque, blue-green gemstone called turquoise has been mined since the time of the Ancient Egyptians. In this interesting and informative book, readers will learn about the properties of turquoise, how it's mined, and what it has been used for historically. Full-color photographs add interest to the comprehensive content. The attention-grabbing subject matter delivers the lessons of elementary science curriculum in an imaginative and exciting way....
10) Radiant rubies
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Rubies have many different uses. They have been used in beautiful jewelry, ancient armor, and even lasers! How do people get these useful and beautiful gems? Readers explore the intricate process of mining for rubies, cutting these gems, and polishing them until they look their best. These steps are explained through clear, accessible text. Fun fact boxes provide additional information about rubies. With each turn of the page, readers encounter beautiful,...
11) Awesome opals
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Opals emit a rainbow of colors, which makes them perfect gems to place in stunning pieces of jewelry. How do opals go from raw stones to beautiful gems? Readers discover the answer to this question as they learn the steps that must be taken and the technology that is used to find, cut, and polish opals. Clear main text and informative fact boxes help readers become experts on opals. Colorful photographs of these gems are sure to keep readers engaged...
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Sapphires are known for their deep blue color, such as the color of the sapphire that famously sits at the center of Kate Middleton s engagement ring. However, sapphires can actually come in any color but red. Readers discover this and other amazing facts about sapphires as they explore engaging text and eye-catching fact boxes. They also examine vibrant photographs chosen to highlight the beauty of this popular gem. What is a star sapphire? The answer...
14) Crystal & gem
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Describes how crystals form in nature, how crystals are grown artificially, and how crystals are used in industry. Numerous color photos with text identify the various gemstones.
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2017.
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First American edition.
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"My Book of Rocks and Minerals is filled with fascinating facts about and amazing images of rocks, minerals, gems, and fossils from the deepest caves to outer space. Features introduce different categories, from crystals to glow-in-the-dark minerals, and illuminating images provide a closer look and show amazing geological formations. Kids can take their fascination even one step further and use the catalog and activity pages to help them collect...
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2016.
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First American edition.
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The Rock and Gem Book is packed full of photos of natural wonders, including rocks, minerals, gems, shells and fossils. This children's encyclopedia displays more than 1,200 full-color specimens, from sapphires and rubies to silver and pearl, revealing the unique qualities of each material and how it is used in industry, architecture, art and science. Including precious metals, rare fossils, tiny gemstones and giant shells, the Rock and Gem Book gives...
20) Mineraloids
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2020.
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This title covers what an igneous rock is and how and where it forms. It also briefly explains the incredible rock cycle. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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