"Discover the beauty of emeralds, rubies, lapis lazuli, jade, silver, and gold in this gliterring collection of precious stones and metals. Learn where crystals can be found, how they form, and what they are used for - from dazzling jewelry to diamond-cutting tools and the silicon chip in your phone!"

"Lizzy and Diesel are back in an all-new wicked adventure from #1 New York Times bestselling author Janet Evanovich and Emmy Award-winning co-author Phoef Sutton. Murdered and mummified nearly a century ago, notorious bootlegger Collier "Peg Leg" Dazzle discovered and re-hid a famous pirate's treasure somewhere along the coast of New England. A vast collection of gold and silver coins and precious gems, the bounty also contains the Stone of Avarice--the...

"Wyman Ford is tapped for a secret expedition to Cambodia... to locate the source of strangely beautiful gemstones that do not appear to be of this world. A brilliant meteor lights up the Maine coast... and two young women borrow a boat and set out for a distant island to find the impact crater. A scientist at the National Propulsion Facility discovers an inexplicable source of gamma rays in the outer Solar System. He is found decapitated, the...

State fossil -- State gemstone -- State mineral -- State rock.

Gen flaunts his ingenuity as a thief and relishes the adventure which takes him to a remote temple of the gods where he will attempt to steal a precious stone.

Discusses precious and semiprecious gemstones, describes techniques used by lapidaries and jewelers, and surveys the crown jewels of various countries.

Lief, Barda, and jasmine - three companions with nothing in common but their hatred of the enemy - are on a perilous quest to recapture the seven gems of the magic Belt of Deltora. Only when the Belt is complete can the evil Shadow Lord be overthrown. They have succeeded in finding the golden topaz and the great ruby. Two gems' mysterious powers have strengthened them and given them courage to move on in their search for the third stone. But none...

"Gemstones are more than just pretty rocks. These stones serve a purpose far beyond jewelry or decoration! In this book, beautiful photos and interesting text combine to create a fascinating glimpse into the world of gemstones. Many special features turn this into a stand-out introduction to the subject, including a gemstone profile, comparison features, a formation diagram, and an activity. The text, photos, and features combine to create an engaging...