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Author
Publisher
Ecco, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
xii, 356 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
Description
An account of how eight jewels shaped the course of history shares insights into the role of precious gemstones in triggering cultural movements, political dynasties, and wars, while exploring how jewels reflect darker aspects of human nature.
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2016.
Physical Desc
440 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 31 cm
Description
"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....
Author
Series
Publisher
Kingfisher
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Description
Shares information about rocks, minerals, and fossils, describing their different types, where they are found, famous gems, and how fossils were originally formed and are unearthed and preserved in the present day.
Author
Series
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
116 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Description
When Trixie looks for an uncommon cloak for her greatest show ever in Ponyville, a mishap gives her the capacity to transform standard things into valuable gems just by touching them, which turns out to be more trouble than it is worth.
Series
Steven Universe (2017) volume 5
Publisher
KaBoom!
Pub. Date
2017-
Physical Desc
volumes (unpaged) : chiefly illustrations (color) ; 26 cm
Description
In all new adventures in the world of Cartoon Network's Steven Universe, Steven helps a baby songbird find its mother, takes part in a food truck competition, attends a Renaissance Faire, and visits possibly the scariest place of all, the Prom!
10) Hidden gem
Author
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Description
"When a small pebble sees others gathering on the steps of the Museum of Rocks, he grows curious. Once inside the esteemed halls, he is shocked by what he discovers. The only rocks on display are glittering gemstones, geodes, and crystals! These beautifulstones make him wonder: Can he be special, too?"--
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