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Author
Series
Pub. Date
2007
Edition
Rev. ed.
Lexile measure
1070L
Physical Desc
72 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) + 1 wall chart.
Language
English
Description
Describes the seven basic shapes of crystals and other aspects of crystallography, including how they form in nature and how crystals are studied and identified.
2) Rock and gem
Author
Pub. Date
2008
Edition
[2nd ed.]
Physical Desc
360 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm
Language
English
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Murdered and mummified nearly a century ago, notorious bootlegger Collier 'Peg Leg' Dazzle discovered and re-hid a famous pirate's treasure somewhere along the coast of New England. A vast collection of gold and silver coins and precious gems, the bounty also contains the Stone of Avarice--the very item reluctant treasure seeker Lizzy Tucker and her partner, Diesel, have been enlisted to find. While Lizzy would just like to live a quiet, semi-normal...
Author
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First edition.
Lexile measure
IG 1140L
Physical Desc
224 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 26 x 26 cm
Language
English
Description
This book contains a collection of colorful examples of rocks, minerals, and gems, all clearly identified with color photographs. It includes unusual facts and essential data panels that give geological information and uses.
Author
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
xxiii, 315 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
For centuries, ancient cultures referred to crystals as the veins of the earth, frozen liquid, and frozen light. Uma Silbey unlocks the secrets of these remarkable storehouses for earth?s energy to reveal their remarkable effects on personal power, self-enhancement, and healing. In this ultimate guide, she describes how you can channel the subtle forces within a crystal to empower your meditations, direct your thoughts, energize your body, and unleash...
Author
Series
Publisher
Dorling Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First American edition.
Lexile measure
IG 1130L
Physical Desc
208 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Description
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...
Author
Series
Rainbow magic volume 6
Pub. Date
2007
Lexile measure
NC 620L
Physical Desc
63 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
Jack Frost has stolen the jewels from Queen Titania's crow and Sophie the Sapphire Fairy needs to get them back.
11) Crystal & gem
Author
Series
Lexile measure
1070L
Language
English
Description
"Learn all about sparkling gemstones and eye-catching crystals in this handy reference guide for young readers. From the rarest crystal to the most common stone, gems from around the world are revealed in dazzling detail in this illustrated guide. Discover what exactly crystals and gems are, how they're formed, how to identify them, and how they can be used in everything from microchips to jewelry making. How can a rough diamond become a show-stopping...
12) Gemstones
Author
Language
English
Description
Learn how gemstones are formed and how to recognize them by their unique qualities and colors. Its a wonderful book for beginners, students and gemstone-enthusiasts that includes the latest scientific research and specimen classification.
13) Gemstones
Author
Series
Publisher
Jump!, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Lexile measure
400L
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
In this book, readers will learn how 130 of the more than 3,000 minerals that exist form gemstones. Readers learn more about how gemstones are formed and the qualities for which they are prized.
14) The lost stone
Author
Series
Kingdom of Wrenly volume 1
Lexile measure
570L
Language
English
Description
Eight-year-old Lucas, Prince of Wrenly, is eager to explore and Clara, daughter of the queen's seamstress, knows the kingdom well, so they team up to find a lost jewel and visit all of the land's main attractions as they search.
Author
Series
Lexile measure
AD 730L
Language
English
Description
"Meet Esme, head of the Emerald Museum and Sparkle Town's spectacular Emerald Fairy! Esme uses her emerald wand to make the museum's gemstone collection dazzle and shine. Too shy to show others her power, she does this in secret every day. But when Esme's wand suddenly stops working, the gems become dull, and her visitors start to complain! Can she overcome her shyness and have the confidence to save the day? Join Esme on an adventure to bring sparkle...
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Bring grapes? Crystal read the mysterious letter a few times. Just then, her beagle buddy, Noodle, came bounding into the room. Crystal exclaimed, 'Looks like we're going on a quest!' And so begins the story of Crystal's quest. Together, Crystal and Noodle meet and support new friends like Quackers the duck, Bandit the goat and Squawk (a very loud parrot). Crystal uses her knowledge of rocks and gemstones and selects the perfect gemstone to help...
20) Gemstones
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2002
Lexile measure
1040L
Physical Desc
47 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
An introduction to gem stones, discussing the different types of stones, where they are found, and how they are made.