How Gems Are Formed

by Jill Keppeler

Book Overview

They're sparkly with varied hues. You might see them in a beautiful necklace, a breathtaking ring, or even in a computer. They're gems! Gems are some of Earth's most precious resources, and some of them are millions of years in the making. This detailed text, accompanied by colorful photographs, informs readers about the remarkable processes that take place under the surface of Earth to form different kinds of gems. They'll also learn how some gems...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1482447096
• ISBN13: 9781482447095
• Release Date: July 2016
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.2" x 10.9"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6