| Description |
24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| Series |
Glittering world of gems |
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Glittering world of gems.
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| Contents |
How emeralds are made -- Mines full of emeralds -- Different shades of emerald -- The life of an emerald miner -- Mining in an open pit -- Creating emerald jewelry -- Adding facets to an emerald -- An emerald's value -- Famous emeralds. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 23) and index. |
| Summary |
Due to their striking green color, emeralds are highly prized as a beautiful addition to all kinds of jewelry. They have been used for thousands of years, especially by the ancient Egyptians and Incas. Over time, technology has changed the way these gems are extracted from the earth and shaped into glittering jewels. Through accessible text and enlightening fact boxes, readers discover the process behind the creation of valuable pieces of emerald jewelry. Full-color photographs display the dazzling beauty of emeralds. Fact Boxes, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Websites. |
| Subject |
Emeralds -- Juvenile literature.
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Emeralds. (OCoLC)fst00908467
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| Genre/Form |
Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637
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| ISBN |
9781534523135 (pbk. book) |
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1534523138 (pbk. book) |
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9781534522961 (6 pack) |
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1534522964 (6 pack) |
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9781534523067 (library bound book) |
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1534523065 (library bound book) |
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