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The Glittering World of Gems
Grades 2–5 • 8 1/2” x 8 1/2” • 24 pp. • Library-bound: $24.60 / $19.68 • eBook: $24.60 / $19.68 BUY ALL TITLES: 978‑1‑5345‑2214‑5 • $123.00 / $98.40 Gems have been used for centuries in all parts of the world to create jewelry and ornaments . Some are also used in modern tools, such as the diamonds used in drill tips and the rubies used in lasers . Readers learn intriguing details about where different gems can be found, how they are extracted from the ground, and the ways they are polished and shaped into the jewels we recognize in rings, necklaces, earrings, and more . Vibrant, full-color photographs illustrate the beauty of these sparkling gemstones . Where do diamonds come from? The answer is waiting for readers to discover!
Key features of each volume: • Enlightening, eye‑catching fact boxes highlight additional information about gems • Information addresses beginning earth science curriculum subjects • Text address all areas of STEM to show how science, technology, engineering, and math complement each other
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Awesome Opals ©2018 • GRL: M • Dewey: 553.8 Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-2314-2 eBook ISBN: 978-1-5345-2300-5
ATOS 4.7 Dazzling Diamonds ©2018 • GRL: N • Dewey: 553.8 Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-2305-0 eBook ISBN: 978-1-5345-2304-3
ATOS 5.1 Incredible Emeralds ©2018 • GRL: N • Dewey: 553.8 Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-2306-7 eBook ISBN: 978-1-5345-2303-6
ATOS 5.3 Radiant Rubies ©2018 • GRL: N • Dewey: 553.8 Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-2308-1 eBook ISBN: 978-1-5345-2301-2
ATOS 4.9 Sparkling Sapphires ©2018 • GRL: N • Dewey: 553.8 Lib . ISBN: 978-1-5345-2307-4 eBook ISBN: 978-1-5345-2302-9
ATOS 5.1
