Diamonds and Gemstones

From the Series Rocks, Minerals, and Resources
  • Interest Level: Grade 3 - Grade 6
  • Reading Level: Grade 4

Diamonds, rubies, sapphires, pearls, and opals are among the most precious stones found under the earth. Whether ornamenting royal scepters or equipping modern medical technology, this new book will show readers how these stones have an established place in our world. Other features in Diamonds and Gemstones are:
• where diamonds and gemstones are found and how they are mined
• famous diamonds, including the Cullinan diamond and the curse of the Hope Diamond
• conflict diamonds and what is being done to stop this practice
Teacher's guide available.

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978-0-7787-1446-0
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Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 6
Reading Level Grade 4
Age Range 8 - 11
Dewey 553.82
Lexile NC1070L
ATOS Reading Level 7.1
Guided Reading Level Q
Subjects Earth and Space Science
Genres Nonfiction
Publisher Crabtree Publishing
Imprint Crabtree Classics
Copyright 2004
Number of Pages 32
Dimensions 8.5 x 11
Graphics
BISACS JNF037060, JNF051170, JNF037020
Rights Included WORLD
Language English

Author: Ron Edwards