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Gems for kids: a Junior Scientist's guide to mineral crystals and other natural treasures
Title:
Gems for kids: a Junior Scientist's guide to mineral crystals and other natural treasures
ISBN:
9781647399917

9781544461601

9798886086607
Physical Description:
66 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
Contents:
Welcome, junior scientist! -- What is a gem? -- The glimmering world of gems.
Reading Level:
980 L Lexile
Summary:
"What do dusty old rocks have to do with the shiny, colorful jewels that you see in rings and necklaces? Everything! Set off on a journey inside Earth and learn the different ways our planet uses rocks and minerals to make gemstones. Discover how some grow in red-hot magma deep underground, while others are made by animals or plants, plus fun facts about their colors, shapes, uses, and more. You'll even learn how to grow your own crystals with sugar and water!"--Amazon.com.
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