diamonds

A poor art student in New York City discovers a duffel bag full of diamonds in the chaos during an attack at Grand Central Station and is pursued by the Ghost, an assassin who had murdered the bag's owner.

Traces the history of the Sancy blood diamond, one of the world's most coveted gems, from its discovery in the fabled mines of Golconda, India, through its role in some of the most influential events in European history.

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

A fifth-grader with a photographic memory and her friend Eric help solve the mystery of the stolen diamonds.

Relates the stories of over seventy diamonds, such as the the Ko-i-Noor and the Hope Diamond, including the history of their discovery, various famous and royal owners, and their role as gifts and symbols of status.

Follows the author across fourteen nations and six continents to research the mythology and fascination with diamonds, how they have been used to fund civil wars, and the exploitation of diamond workers in India and Africa.

An examination of the diamond trade, telling the stories of some of the more colorful characters who mine and market the valuable gems, and discussing the dark side of dealing in diamonds.

Provides information about diamonds, where and how they are mined, and their many uses in industry and as luxuries. Includes a glossary and resources for further study.

Briefly traces the history and attendant bad luck of the Regent, Bigott, Hope, and other famous diamonds.

Police, unable to catch the crook who stole the Kay-To-Bah Diamond from the city museum, call upon television detective Roy Kane for help, but when Kane too is stumped, he asks the magician Dr. Pretorius for assistance and makes a shocking discovery. Presented in graphic novel form.