Treasures of the Earth : rocks, minerals, crystals, and gems / authors Steven Carton, Ian Fitzgerald, Phil Hunt, Anthea Lacchia.
"Dig down into the history of rocks, minerals, and other treasures, and uncover the stories behind these marvelous materials. What treasures could be lying under your feet? From dazzling gems to beautiful buildings, this book is filled with rocks and minerals, each one with a tale to tell. What gem was more precious than gold to Chinese emperors? Who suffered the curse of the Hope Diamond? And why did Burmese soldiers insert rubies under their skin before battle?."--Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780241741733
- ISBN: 0241741734
- ISBN: 9780593969489
- ISBN: 0593969480
- Physical Description: 160 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm.
- Publisher: [London] : Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2025.
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Includes index.
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- Subject:
- Crystals > Juvenile literature.
Gems > Juvenile literature.
Minerals > Juvenile literature.
Rocks > Juvenile literature. - Genre:
- Informational works.
Available copies
- 15 of 28 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 4 copies available at Onslow County Public Library. (Show)
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- 0 current holds with 28 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Richlands Branch Library | J548 CAR (Text) | 36015000741989 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Alexander Main Library | J 551 Carton (Text) | 34269001485706 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Cumberland Headquarters | J551 CAR (Text) | 31781069171641 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Edneyville Branch | J548 C (Text) | 33258010508267 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Etowah Branch | J548 C (Text) | 33258010508258 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Green River Branch | J548 C (Text) | 33258010508249 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Henderson Main Branch | J548 C (Text) | 33258010508230 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Hope Mills Library | J551 CAR (Text) | 31781069171666 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Leland Library | J 551 CAR (Text) | 31423621419099 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Macon County Public Library | J551 C (Text) | 39493110615418 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
