Sparkling sapphires / Joyce Jeffries.
Material type: TextSeries: Glittering world of gemsPublisher: New York : KidHaven Publishing, [2018]Description: 24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm x 23 cmContent type:- text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781534523128
- 153452312X
- 9781534522978
- 1534522972
- 9781534523074
- 1534523073
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book | Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 553.84 J47 | Available | 33111009557493 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Sapphires are known for their deep blue color, such as the color of the sapphire that famously sits at the center of Kate Middleton's engagement ring. However, sapphires can actually come in any color but red. Readers discover this and other amazing facts about sapphires as they explore engaging text and eye-catching fact boxes. They also examine vibrant photographs chosen to highlight the beauty of this popular gem. What is a star sapphire? The answer is waiting for readers to find in this captivating volume.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
What are sapphires made from? -- Sapphire mining -- Mining machines -- Finding raw sapphires -- Sapphires of many colors -- Creating sapphire jewelry -- Heat treating and setting sapphires -- What makes a sapphire valuable? -- Famous sapphires.
Sapphires are known for their deep blue color, such as the color of the sapphire that famously sits at the center of Kate Middleton s engagement ring. However, sapphires can actually come in any color but red. Readers discover this and other amazing facts about sapphires as they explore engaging text and eye-catching fact boxes. They also examine vibrant photographs chosen to highlight the beauty of this popular gem. What is a star sapphire? The answer is waiting for readers to find in this captivating volume. Detailed Table of Contents, Fact Boxes, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Websites.