Describes the basic shapes of crystals and other aspects of crystallography, including how they form in nature, how crystals are studied and identified, what gives them their amazing color, and how they are used in everyday life.

"Lavinia Lake and Tobias March join forces again, romantically and intellectually, to solve the murder of the beautiful wife of an old family friend. When she plans to leave her husband, the lovely Celeste Hudson is tragically cut down. The only evidence in the crime is a gentleman's cravat wound around her neck - small compensation for the strange and priceless bracelet that may have been snatched from her wrist as she drew her last breath. Now Lake...

"From diamonds and sapphires to emeralds and obsidian, Gem profiles all the key gemstones and other precious materials. Its stunning images show the jewels in their different cuts, colors, and uses. See the exquisite jewelry pieces of royalty around the world, high-society women, and Native American traditions. Visit the Russian Amber Room, study the details of a Fabergé egg, and find out what characteristics are needed for a record-breaking gem."--Amazon.com....

Once again Geronimo Stilton is pulled into the Kingdom of Fantasy, where he is needed to fulfill the ancient Gemstone Prophecy, and prevent Scorcher, the evil Empress of Witches, from obtaining the Royal Sapphire which will give her immense power.

While working for a bridezilla from hell, embroiderer extraordinaire Marcy Singer finds her life slowly unraveling when she is accused of murdering her client's mother-in-law and stealing her jewels.

Uncovers the mysteries of how gems, metals, and energy resources are created and how they have helped human civilization.

Steven Universe is in Beach City on the American East Coast, where the four Crystal Gems live in an ancient beachside temple, protecting the world from evil. As immortal alien warriors, they project female humanoid forms from magical gems that are the core of their being. In this exciting story arc special, the Crystal Gems are falling apart over revelations about their former leader, Rose Quartz.