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Investigate gems / Christine Petersen.

Summary:

"Investigate Gems introduces readers to what gems are and how they form, including mineral gems and organic gems. Learn about crystal systems, imitation and synthetic gems, cultured pearls, how gems are used, and their historic importance. A geology-themed project provides the opportunity for hands-on experience. Other features include a table of contents, fun facts, infographics, sidebars, map, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards."

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781532191749
  • ISBN: 153219174X
  • Physical Description: 32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 21 cm.
  • Publisher: Minneapolis, Minnesota : Checkerboard Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, [2020]

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes online resources and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Erasmus's lucky pebble -- What is a gem? -- Most gems are minerals -- Seven crystal systems -- Magma gems -- Water gems -- Living gems -- Imitations and synthetics -- Cultured pearls -- Working with gems -- Then and now.
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader AR MG 5 0.5 506792.
Subject:
Geology > Juvenile literature.
Gems > Juvenile literature.
Precious stones > Juvenile literature.
Gemology > Juvenile literature.
Rocks > Juvenile literature.
Rocks > Classification > Juvenile literature.

Available copies

  • 5 of 5 copies available at NC Cardinal.
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library. (Show)

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  • 0 current holds with 5 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Swansboro Branch Library J553.8 PET (Text) 36015000370532 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Clemmons Branch J553.8 P (Text) 0112521929268 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Henderson Main Branch J553.8 P (Text) 33258009973881 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Montgomery County Public Library J 553.8 P (Text) 38198000523355 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Rural Hall Branch J553.8 P (Text) 0112521929240 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -

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