Summary
EDUCATIONAL: SCIENCES, GENERAL SCIENCE. In "Rocks, Minerals, and Gems," readers will learn about hundreds of rocks, minerals, crystals, and gems that were forged by the most powerful events in prehistory. Explore what specimens look like and how they're used today--readers can use the information to... Full description
Summary: |
EDUCATIONAL: SCIENCES, GENERAL SCIENCE. In "Rocks, Minerals, and Gems," readers will learn about hundreds of rocks, minerals, crystals, and gems that were forged by the most powerful events in prehistory. Explore what specimens look like and how they're used today--readers can use the information to identify rocks and minerals themselves and open up a spectacular new world. Find out all about star stones and cat's eyes, megagems, and phantom quartz. Discover which rocks fluoresce, which mineral once poisoned an emperor, and which gems are the rarest in the world! Features a beautiful cover with special effects!. Ages 9+ |
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Item Description: |
Includes index. |
Physical Description: |
224 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 26 cm. |
ISBN: |
9780545947190 0545947197 |
Author Notes: |
Sean Callery is a teacher and an author of fiction and nonfiction for kids. |