TY  - BOOK
AU  - Rogers,Amy B.
TI  - Incredible emeralds
T2  - The glittering world of gems
SN  - 9781534523135
PY  - 2018///]
CY  - New York
PB  - KidHaven Publishing
KW  - Emeralds
KW  - Juvenile literature
KW  - Gems
KW  - Illustrated works
KW  - lcgft
N1  - 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
N2  - 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
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