Radiant rubies /
Stanley, Joseph,
Radiant rubies / Joseph Stanley. - 24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm x 23 cm. - The glittering world of gems . - Glittering world of gems. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
What are rubies made from? -- Where rubies are found -- Mining rubies -- Discovering gems -- Raw rubies -- Creating ruby jewelry -- Special rubies -- The value of rubies -- Famous rubies.
Rubies have many different uses. They have been used in beautiful jewelry, ancient armor, and even lasers! How do people get these useful and beautiful gems? Readers explore the intricate process of mining for rubies, cutting these gems, and polishing them until they look their best. These steps are explained through clear, accessible text. Fun fact boxes provide additional information about rubies. With each turn of the page, readers encounter beautiful, full-color photographs of these radiant gems. Detailed Table of Contents, Fact Boxes, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Websites.
9781534523111 1534523111 9781534522985 1534522980 9781534523081 1534523081
2017011779
Rubies--Juvenile literature.
Gems--Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.
Radiant rubies / Joseph Stanley. - 24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm x 23 cm. - The glittering world of gems . - Glittering world of gems. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
What are rubies made from? -- Where rubies are found -- Mining rubies -- Discovering gems -- Raw rubies -- Creating ruby jewelry -- Special rubies -- The value of rubies -- Famous rubies.
Rubies have many different uses. They have been used in beautiful jewelry, ancient armor, and even lasers! How do people get these useful and beautiful gems? Readers explore the intricate process of mining for rubies, cutting these gems, and polishing them until they look their best. These steps are explained through clear, accessible text. Fun fact boxes provide additional information about rubies. With each turn of the page, readers encounter beautiful, full-color photographs of these radiant gems. Detailed Table of Contents, Fact Boxes, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Websites.
9781534523111 1534523111 9781534522985 1534522980 9781534523081 1534523081
2017011779
Rubies--Juvenile literature.
Gems--Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.