Bibliograph

20 fun facts about rocks and gems, Theresa Morlock

Type

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20 fun facts about rocks and gems, Theresa Morlock

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

20 fun facts about rocks and gems

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

995162412

Responsibility statement

Theresa Morlock

Series statement

Fun fact file. Earth science

Summary

The glittering shapes of gems and crystals, the strange glowing of phosphorescent rocks, these objects mesmerize young audiences. This volume of fascinating and accessible factoids introduces young readers to strange rocks and gems like tourmaline, which comes in every color and has been mistaken for other gems for centuries. It also explains the essential science concept of rock and gem formation in easy, age-appropriate language. Fantastic photographs compliment each fun fact, and a detailed graphic organizer provides a convenient summary of some of the coolest gems and rocks Earth has to offer

Table Of Contents

A rock or a gem? -- Rock on -- The lightest rock -- Soft stone -- The most colorful gem -- The dazzling diamond -- The precious pearl -- Great geodes -- Fabulous formations -- Brilliance and luster -- Beautiful gems -- Importance of rocks and gems

Target audience

juvenile

resource.variantTitle

Twenty fun facts about rocks and gems

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