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Turquoise
What gem comes from the Sleeping Beauty mine? What gem was featured on the mask of the Egyptian king Tutankhamen and in Native American jewelry? It’s turquoise. Readers will learn amazing facts about one of the only gems to be mined in North America. Captivating photographs show the variety of turquoise pieces that can be found throughout the world.
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List Price: $22.60
S&L Price: $16.95
ISBN 10: 1-4339-4711-0
More Information
Format: Hardbound Book
Reading Level: Grades 2 - 3
Fountas & Pinell: M
Author: Ethan, Eric
Dewey: 553.8
Copyright: 2012
Specifications: 8 1/2" x 8 1/2", 24 pages, Library, Full-color Photographs
Lexile Level: 640
Key Features
- Detailed Table of Contents
- Fact Boxes
- For Further Information Section
- Further Reading
- Glossary
- Index
- Web Sites
Series Review: Gems: Nature’s Jewels
"This series looks at six popular gemstones, using one or two pages to explain what the gem is made from, where it is found in nature, and how it is mined. It explains how the stone is made into jewelry, followed by exceptional examples of uses throughout history. There are many illustrations showing the gem in various forms. . .Colorful, clear illustrations are used to illustrate points in the text. . .This is a good introduction for young readers to develop an appreciation of gems and how they become jewelry. RECOMMENDED."
— Library Media Journal