pearls

Provides information about pearls, where and how they are found, their uses throughout history, and the dangers posed to pearls by disease and pollution.. Includes a glossary and resources for further study.

Beaver's excitement at finding a mussel that doubtless contains a pearl is tempered by the realization that such a treasure could stir the greed of his friends, causing a chain of environmentally disasterous events.

Introduces young readers to pearls, discussing how they are formed, where they are found, and the variety of ways they are used.

Shannon, the Ocean Fairy, Rachel, and Kirsty set off on an adventure to locate three enchanted pearls that were stolen by Jack Frost.

While visiting their cousin's pineapple plantation in Hawaii, the Aldens hear a local legend about a black pearl with a curse on it and investigate mysterious incidents on and around the plantation.

A history of the pearl as an ornament, as an industry, and as an object that inspires man to take great risks to possess it.

During a terrible drought, a cheerful, dutiful son finds a magic pearl which forever changes his life and the lives of his mother and neighbors.

Discusses the characteristics, cultivation, and uses of oysters. Includes material on pearls and oysters as pets.

Shannon, the Ocean Fairy, Rachel, and Kirsty set off on an adventure to locate three enchanted pearls that were stolen by Jack Frost.

A beautiful pearl necklace has passed from mother to daughter for seven generations on each daughter's wedding day.