Introduces readers to what gems are and how they form, including mineral gems and organic gems.

"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...

An introduction to amethysts, where they are found, geodes, what makes them valuable, and amethysts in history.

Text and color photographs explore the chemical makeup of garnets, how they are mined, and which kinds of rocks they are usually found under.

This book introduces crystals and gemstones, describing how they form, how scientists identify them, and how people use them.

Learn about the gem called a sapphire.

Learn facts about one of the only gems to be mined in North America.

Eight-year-old Lucas, Prince of Wrenly, is eager to explore and Clara, daughter of the queen's seamstress, knows the kingdom well, so they team up to find a lost jewel and visit all of the land's main attractions as they search.

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.

Fifteen-year-old Kat Bishop and her fellow talented teenagers work together to find and steal the "Cleopatra Emerald" from an unscrupulous dealer and return it to its rightful owner, while a former love of her Uncle Eddie tries to get the gem for herself.