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Author
Series
Publisher
Pebble, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Rocks are all around you. They are in your house, backyard, and even your food! Rocks are grouped into types, like sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic. Some rocks are actually minerals, and from minerals we get beautiful gemstones. This fact-filled book is perfectly designed to introduce young children to the wonders of nonfiction. A Table of Contents makes the information fun and easy-to-find"--
Author
Publisher
KaBOOM!
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
Formats
Description
An all-new Steven Universe adventure! The Gems tell Steven a spooky story about a monster who turns bad Gems into glass and shatters them. Pearl assures a terrified Steven that it's just a story, but suddenly people around Beach City start turning up frozen in glass"¦ "...captures the spirit of the show while still finding enough humor and excitement to be its own thing." - Multiversity Comics Collects the complete four-issue limited series.
5) Uncut Gems
Language
English
Formats
Description
A charismatic jeweler (Adam Sandler) makes a high-stakes bet that could lead to the windfall of a lifetime. In a precarious high-wire act, he must balance business, family, and adversaries on all sides in pursuit of the ultimate win.
Author
Series
Kingdom of Wrenly volume 19
Publisher
Little Simon
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
The gnomes of the Stone Forest are in trouble when all the gems in the forest lose their shine, so Prince Lucas and Lady Clara help the gnomes before their home changes forever.
Author
Publisher
Firefly Books Ltd
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
The Firefly Guide to Minerals, Rocks and Gems is designed for easy and reliable identification of minerals, gems and rocks. The identification process begins with the stone's streak color, which is how the book is organized: Blue, Red, Yellow, Brown, Green Black and White. Using a sequence of straightforward questions and answers -- aided by over 1,000 photographs and drawings -- the book narrows down the possibilities among 350 minerals, gems and...
8) Sparkly gems
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Use your reading superpowers to learn all about beautiful gems, how they are made and used"--
Series
Publisher
Cartoon Network
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Steven Universe is in Beach City on the American East Coast, where the four Crystal Gems live in an ancient beachside temple, protecting the world from evil. As immortal alien warriors, they project female humanoid forms from magical gems that are the core of their being. In this exciting story arc special, the Crystal Gems are falling apart over revelations about their former leader, Rose Quartz.
10) Sparkly Gems
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about beautiful gems with this fun-filled nonfiction reader carefully leveled to help children progress.
DK Super Readers Pre-Level: Sparkly Gems will introduce kids to a parade of gems—including rubies, emeralds, pearls, and diamonds—and is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the...
DK Super Readers Pre-Level: Sparkly Gems will introduce kids to a parade of gems—including rubies, emeralds, pearls, and diamonds—and is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the...
Author
Series
Publisher
Little Simon
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Formats
Description
Prince Lucas and Lady Clara team up with gnomes to give the jewels their luster back in this nineteenth fantastical adventure of The Kingdom of Wrenly series!
The gnomes of the Stone Forest are in trouble when all the gems in the forest lose their shine. It's up to Prince Lucas and Lady Clara to find a way to help them!
With easy-to-read text and illustrations on almost every page, The Kingdom of Wrenly chapter books are perfect...
The gnomes of the Stone Forest are in trouble when all the gems in the forest lose their shine. It's up to Prince Lucas and Lady Clara to find a way to help them!
With easy-to-read text and illustrations on almost every page, The Kingdom of Wrenly chapter books are perfect...
13) Radiant rubies
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Pub
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
"Rubies have many different uses. They have been used in beautiful jewelry, ancient armor, and even lasers! How do people get these useful and beautiful gems? Readers explore the intricate process of mining for rubies, cutting these gems, and polishing them until they look their best. These steps are explained through clear, accessible text. Fun fact boxes provide additional information about rubies. With each turn of the page, readers encounter beautiful,...
Author
Publisher
linkedin.com
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Chris and Trish Meyer reveal hidden gems they've accumulated in their 20+ years of working with After Effects. Learn useful tricks, shortcuts, and features.
Adobe After Effects has been developed continuously for over 20 years now, meaning there are a lot of potentially useful tricks, shortcuts, and features hiding in there that you might not be aware of. Chris and Trish Meyer have used After Effects since version 1.0, making them the perfect duo...
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Pub
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
"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...
16) Awesome opals
Author
Series
Publisher
KidHaven Pub
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
"Opals emit a rainbow of colors, which makes them perfect gems to place in stunning pieces of jewelry. How do opals go from raw stones to beautiful gems? Readers discover the answer to this question as they learn the steps that must be taken and the technology that is used to find, cut, and polish opals. Clear main text and informative fact boxes help readers become experts on opals. Colorful photographs of these gems are sure to keep readers engaged...
Publisher
The Great Courses
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
It's unthinkable to do genealogy today without the Internet. But not all online sources are reliable. First, take a look at the benefits (and drawbacks) of government, nonprofit, and commercial online sites. Then, learn how to make sense of U.S. population censuses - the most important record for constructing lineage in America.
Author
Publisher
Yellow Jacket
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Eleven-year-olds Tripti Kapoor, a feisty "word nerd" from Massachusetts, and Sam Cohen, a shy, imaginative, budding geologist from California, are both miserable at Camp Dilloway, a summer camp in upstate New York. On the last night of camp, they follow a shooting star to a quiet creek. There they find two silvery rocks glowing in the night. They each take one home, and their long-distance friendship begins. It's soon clear that these are no ordinary...
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