Did you know that sometimes diamonds fall to Earth from space inside rocks called meteorites? Most gemstones are minerals which form in the ground as rock heated in the Earth cools down. As minerals grow, they make regular shapes called crystals. Discover more fabulous facts about gemstones in this comprehensive and accessible guide, which features agate, amber, amethyst, diamond, emerald, jasper, lapis lazuli, opal, ruby and sapphire. Packed with stunning photographs of bright, shiny gems, as well as more practical images of excavation and extraction, this book explains how different environments affect different gemstones and provides a colourful insight into the geology of our world.
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Despite being targeted at a younger audience, I feel all children would appreciate these books as it would allow older children to conduct independent research and information retrieval...The text is presented clearly and is easy to read, with clear sub headings allowing the reader to find specific information. The photos used are of high quality and use landscapes from around the world, allowing the children to understand where the rocks could be found. -- The Reading Zone * The Reading Zone * The beautiful photos show these remarkable minerals in all their glory, making identification easy, especially with the useful mineral guide which shows photos and gives a brief explanation of common minerals. The book really helps us to appreciate both the beauty and the practical value of minerals. -- Parents in Touch * Parents in Touch *
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Für Kinder
Interest Age: From 6 to 9 years
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Höhe: 240 mm
Breite: 210 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-78493-963-2 (9781784939632)
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CLAUDIA MARTIN is the author of many children's books and has worked in publishing for over 20 years. Her favourite subjects include geography, history, animals and technology.
Claudia Martin is the author of many children's books and has worked in publishing for over 20 years. Her favourite subjects include geography, history, animals and technology. Recent books published are titles in the My Little Book of... series, History Detectives: London, Makerspace Survival and Robot Pioneers.
What is a Gemstone? 4
Colourful Jewels 6
Dazzling Diamonds 8
Precious Patterns 10
Hiding Inside 12
Found in the Ground 14
Rare and Strange 16
Cutting and Polishing 18
Famous Jewels 20
Gemstone Guide 22
Glossary 23
Index 24
