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Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Gem mining has a shady reputation, but renowned gem hunter Guy Clutterbuck and his international squad of specialists plan to do things differently. They search for ethical mines and work alongside local miners to find precious gems.
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Whether you're interested in fine jewelry or mineralogy, this book provides in-depth information about all the major gem types. The text reveals the riches of the Earth from raw minerals to jewelry pieces. It also explains the science, history, and mythology that surround the gems.
Publisher
VIZ Media
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Kagome is an ordinary schoolgirl who finds her destiny linked to the half-demon Inuyasha and the powerful Shikon Jewel. In their quest to restore the shattered Shikon Jewel, Inuyasha and Kagome face their ultimate enemy, the demon mastermind Naraku. Meanwhile, Sesshomaru learns the truth behind his sword Tenseiga, and Kikyo discovers a secret that could defeat Naraku! With the jewel nearly complete and in enemy hands, the race to collect the remaining...
Author
Series
Victor Li novels volume 2
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A riveting thriller about a young man on the run from a furtive past, in search of a quick payday in Mexico City, who finds himself in the crosshairs of a dangerous international scheme"--
Author
Publisher
Abrams
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
" Dr. Jeffrey E. Post, curator of the National Gem Collection for more than 25 years, separates fact from fiction in an all-new and original book, revealing fresh information and regaling the reader with anecdotes and tales of some of the world's greatest and most famous gemstones. Dr. Post is the author of the now out-of-print book The National Gem Collection (Abrams, 1997), which has sold more than 50,000 copies. In this brand-new book, he tells...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"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...
Author
Series
Queen of the Tearling volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 22
Language
English
Description
"On her nineteenth birthday, Princess Kelsea Raleigh Glynn, raised in exile, sets out on a perilous journey back to the castle of her birth to ascend her rightful throne. Plain and serious, a girl who loves books and learning, Kelsea bears little resemblance to her mother, the vain and frivolous Queen Elyssa. But though she may be inexperienced and sheltered, Kelsea is not defenseless: Around her neck hangs the Tearling sapphire, a jewel of immense...
14) Jade
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
770L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Explores the history and types of jade, where it is found and how it is used.
15) Crystal & gem
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
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.
"Discover the beauty of emeralds, rubies, lapis lazuli, jade, silver, and gold in this glittering 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...
16) Gemstones
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"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"--
Publisher
Viz Media
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Kagome finds her worlds colliding as she struggles to both fight alongside Inuyasha in the past and pass the exam to get into her high school of choice in the present. But with her spiritual powers sealed away, how will she purify the Shikon Jewel before Naraku can absorb it forever? As the battle enters its final stages, Inuyasha and his friends find their strength, loyalties, and will to live pushed to impossible limits.
Publisher
Cartoon Network
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Steven Universe is in Beach City on the American East Coast, where the four Crystal Gems live in an ancient beachside temple, protecting the world from evil. As immortal alien warriors, they project female humanoid forms from magical gems that are the core of their being. In this exciting story arc special, the Crystal Gems are falling apart over revelations about their former leader, Rose Quartz.
Publisher
Cartoon Network
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
It is set in Beach City on the American East Coast, where the four Crystal Gems live in an ancient beachside temple, protecting the world from evil. As immortal alien warriors, they project female humanoid forms from magical gems that are the core of their being. The Crystal Gems are Garnet, Amethyst, Pearl and Steven, a young half-human, a half-Gem boy who inherited the gem of his mother Rose Quartz, the former leader of the Crystal Gems.
Steven...
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
The glittering shapes of gems and crystals, the strange glowing of phosphorescent rocks, these objects mesmerize young audiences. This volume of fascinating and accessible factoids introduces young readers to strange rocks and gems like tourmaline, which comes in every color and has been mistaken for other gems for centuries. It also explains the essential science concept of rock and gem formation in easy, age-appropriate language. Fantastic photographs...
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