Incredible emeralds /
Rogers, Amy B.,
Incredible emeralds / Amy B. Rogers. - 24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm x 23 cm. - The glittering world of gems . - Glittering world of gems. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
How emeralds are madeA -- Mines full of emeralds -- Different shades of emerald -- The life of an emerald miner -- Mining in an open pit -- Creating emerald jewelry -- Adding facets to an emerald -- An emerald's value -- Famous emeralds.
Due to their striking green color, emeralds are highly prized as a beautiful addition to all kinds of jewelry. They have been used for thousands of years, especially by the ancient Egyptians and Incas. Over time, technology has changed the way these gems are extracted from the earth and shaped into glittering jewels. Through accessible text and enlightening fact boxes, readers discover the process behind the creation of valuable pieces of emerald jewelry. Full-color photographs display the dazzling beauty of emeralds. Fact Boxes, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Websites.
9781534523135 1534523138 9781534522961 1534522964 9781534523067 1534523065
2017006801
Emeralds--Juvenile literature.
Gems--Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.
Incredible emeralds / Amy B. Rogers. - 24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm x 23 cm. - The glittering world of gems . - Glittering world of gems. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
How emeralds are madeA -- Mines full of emeralds -- Different shades of emerald -- The life of an emerald miner -- Mining in an open pit -- Creating emerald jewelry -- Adding facets to an emerald -- An emerald's value -- Famous emeralds.
Due to their striking green color, emeralds are highly prized as a beautiful addition to all kinds of jewelry. They have been used for thousands of years, especially by the ancient Egyptians and Incas. Over time, technology has changed the way these gems are extracted from the earth and shaped into glittering jewels. Through accessible text and enlightening fact boxes, readers discover the process behind the creation of valuable pieces of emerald jewelry. Full-color photographs display the dazzling beauty of emeralds. Fact Boxes, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Websites.
9781534523135 1534523138 9781534522961 1534522964 9781534523067 1534523065
2017006801
Emeralds--Juvenile literature.
Gems--Juvenile literature.
Illustrated works.