| Investigate Gems Contributor(s): Petersen, Christine (Author) |
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ISBN: 153219174X ISBN-13: 9781532191749 Publisher: Checkerboard Library OUR PRICE: $31.15 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: December 2019 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Discoveries - Juvenile Nonfiction | Science & Nature - Earth Sciences - Rocks & Minerals |
| Dewey: 558.3 |
| LCCN: 2019943322 |
| Series: Geology Rocks! |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 7.9" W x 8" (0.50 lbs) 32 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. |