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1) Gemstones
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Readers will discover how gemstones are formed, how they get their incredible colors, and what sets them apart from other minerals.
Author
Publisher
Penguin Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Inspired by the lapidaries of the ancient world, this book is a collection of true stories about sixty different stones that have influenced our shared history. Through the realms of art, myth, geology, philosophy, and power, the author tells the story of humanity through the minerals and materials that have allowed humans to evolve and create. Lapidarium uses the stories of these sixty stones to explore how human culture has formed stone, and the...
Author
Publisher
Heaven & Earth Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"A comprehensive reference guide to the spiritual healing qualities and scientific properties of hundreds of sacred crystals, minerals, and gemstones, this book includes color photographs to aid in stone identification"--
9) Gems
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Pub
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
An introduction to, and detailed illustrated profiles of, hundreds of examples of precious metals, cut stones, and organics.
10) Sparkly gems
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Use your reading superpowers to learn all about beautiful gems, how they are made and used"--
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Lizzy and Diesel are back in an all-new wicked adventure from #1 New York Times bestselling author Janet Evanovich and Emmy Award-winning co-author Phoef Sutton. Murdered and mummified nearly a century ago, notorious bootlegger Collier "Peg Leg" Dazzle discovered and re-hid a famous pirate's treasure somewhere along the coast of New England. A vast collection of gold and silver coins and precious gems, the bounty also contains the Stone of Avarice--the...
Author
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
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...
Author
Series
Treasures of Surrey novels volume 1
Publisher
Thomas Nelson
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Born into two different classes, James and Camille shouldn't even know each other. But when the pursuit of a missing ruby brings them together, much more than a mere acquaintance is ignited. The daughter of a curiosity shop owner, Camille would never be considered a lady. Nor does she want to be. With a fiery personality, she dreams of adventures far beyond the walls of her family's modest business. But when her father thrusts a mysterious box into...
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Limited
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"La energía de los cristales nos aporta grandes beneficios en cualquier ámbito de la vida: concentración en el trabajo, mejor comunicación en nuestras relaciones, mayor armonía en el hogar... Integrarlos en la rutina diaria, por medio de masajes y prácticas como el yoga o la meditación, favorece el desarrollo personal, desbloquea todo nuestro potencial creativo y nos ayuda a sentirnos mejor con nosotros mismos."--Back cover.
"The energy of...
Author
Publisher
Running Press Kids
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"What better way to teach young readers about gemstones than by focusing on the different birthstones that correspond to each month of the year? Everyone (mostly) knows their birthstone. But do they know the full history of these stones--where they were mined, how/why they were popular, or how to best harness a stone's energy to help deal with matters of friendship, family, and life? Your Birthstone Book will give readers insight into the powers assigned...
17) Crystal & gem
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"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 silicon chip in your phone!"--page 4 of cover.
"Learn all about sparkling gemstones and eye-catching crystals in this handy reference guide for young readers. From the rarest crystal...
Publisher
Cartoon Network / Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
As Steven tries to figure out his powers, he spends his days with his human father Greg, his friend Connie or the other gems, whether to help them save the world or just to hang out. He explores the abilities passed down to him by his mother, which include fusion -the ability of two gems to temporarily merge their identities and bodies to form a distinct new personality.
19) I am a thief!
Author
Publisher
NorthSouth Books
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
When Eliza Jane Murphy--line leader, captain of the worm rescue team--impulsively pockets a sparkly green stone from her classroom's "Exploring Green" display table, her heart crumples. My heart stopped singing. My letters went wonky. I was too heavy to swing! I wanted to put it back...But what if someone saw? But when she discovers that nearly everyone in her family took something once in their lives--from her baby brother and mom, to her nana with...
Author
Series
Publisher
Disney Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
One morning at the palace, Jasmine overhears a surprising conversation. A servant claims that there is no fruit to be found in all of Agrabah! Jasmine heads to the market to figure out what has happened. When a trail of beautiful amethysts leads her to the royal orchards, she discovers that all the fruit and water have been turned into sparkling, shimmering jewels! At first it seems a beautiful sight, but with no fruit to eat or water to drink, the...
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