| Description |
24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| Series |
Glittering world of gems |
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Glittering world of gems.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 23) and index. |
| Contents |
What are sapphires made from? -- Sapphire mining -- Mines in Australia -- Finding raw sapphires -- Sapphires of many kinds -- Creating sapphire jewelry -- Heat treating and setting sapphires -- What makes a sapphire valuable? -- Famous sapphires. |
| Summary |
Sapphires are known for their deep blue color, such as the color of the sapphire that famously sits at the center of Kate Middleton s engagement ring. However, sapphires can actually come in any color but red. Readers discover this and other amazing facts about sapphires as they explore engaging text and eye-catching fact boxes. They also examine vibrant photographs chosen to highlight the beauty of this popular gem. What is a star sapphire? The answer is waiting for readers to find in this captivating volume. Detailed Table of Contents, Fact Boxes, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Websites. |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR MG 5.1 0.5 191312. |
| Subject |
Sapphires -- Juvenile literature.
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Gems -- Juvenile literature.
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Gems. (OCoLC)fst00939558
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Sapphires. (OCoLC)fst01105399
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| Genre/Form |
Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637
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| ISBN |
9781534523128 (paperbackbook) |
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153452312X (paperbackbook) |
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9781534522978 (6 pack) |
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1534522972 (6 pack) |
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9781534523074 (library bound book) |
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1534523073 (library bound book) |
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