precious stones

Packed with stunning photographs of bright, shiny gems and more practical images of excavation and extraction, this book provides a colorful insight into the geology of our world.

"Meet Esme, head of Sparkle Town's Emerald Museum. With one swish of her emerald wand, Esme makes 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 stops working, the gemstones turn dull and the visitors stop coming to the museum! Can Esme overcome her shyness and have the confidence to save the day? Join her on an adventure to bring sparkle back to the museum, as she journeys to find the mysterious Sparkle Stone"--Provided by the publisher.

"In this book, readers will learn how 130 of the more than 3,000 minerals that exist form gemstones. Full-color photos and . . . leveled text will engage readers as they learn more about how gemstones are formed and the qualities for which they are prized"--Provided by publisher.

Text and illustrations introduce sapphires discussing how they are made, where they are mined, and more.

Text and illustrations introduce rubies, discussing how they are made, where they are mined, and more.

Describes how crystals form in nature, how crystals are grown artificially, and how they are used in industry, with color photos and text identifying the various gemstones.

Elementary school secret agent Amelia continues her efforts to save the world from evil geniuses and criminal masterminds, this time foiling a jewel thief, identifying some unusual cat burglars, and evading a weed army.

Minerals are the building blocks of rocks. Formed without any human assistance, these natural substances are used in almost everything people use on a daily basis. Readers will learn how minerals shape our lives and how they've shaped Earth's past and present, as well as how they'll shape Earth's future. The text explores the origins of minerals, where they're found, and why they're important. The age-appropriate text supports elementary science curricula, covering important Earth science and geology concepts. Exciting images show readers Earth's most dazzling minerals, while informative fact boxes and sidebars provide a comprehensive learning experience.

The rocks that cover Earth's surface wouldn't exist without crystals. Written to support elementary science curricula, this text encourages readers to get up close and personal with the crystals contained in Earth's rocks. Along the way, they'll learn important Earth science skills, such as how crystals form, how to identify crystals based on their physical properties, and where in the world they're found. The text also teaches readers how we use crystals in everyday life, and what kinds of hobbies and careers involve working with crystals. This information-rich text features engaging images, fact boxes, and sidebars, which offer opportunities for additional learning.

Emily and her winged horse, Pegasus, face an ancient challenge of Olympic proportions in this fourth book of an exciting series. A deadly plague has struck Olympus. While the Olympians fade one by one, Emily's heart breaks as she watches, particularl.