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1) Crystals
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"Engaging images accompany information about crystals. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
2) Crystals
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Take a quest on the journey of rock! Explore how they form, change, move, evolve and erode.
Introduces basic information on crystals, explaining crystal formation, types, and locations, as well as the ways people research and use them.
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"Discover the beauty of emeralds, rubies, lapis lazuli, jade, silver, and gold in this gliterring collection of precious stones and metals. Learn where crystals can be found, how they form, and what they are used for - from dazzling jewelry to diamond-cutting tools and the silicon chip in your phone!"
4) Crystals
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This book provides an overview of crystals including their structure and composition, history, significance, and uses throughout the world.
5) Crystals
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"This title covers what crystals are and how and where they form in nature. It also briefly explains what minerals, atoms, and elements are and how they play a part in making all sorts of beautiful crystals from amethysts to rare gems."--
6) Crystals
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Learn about types of crystals, how they form, where they are found, and how we use them every day. Additional features to aid comprehension include fact-filled captions and sidebars, detailed photographs, infographics or informational diagrams, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and an introduction to the author"--Provided by the publisher.
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"You've been rock hunting in a mine for hours when something sparkly catches your eye. As you clear the dirt from around the crystal, you know your long hunt was worth it. You're holding a shiny blue sapphire! Find out how crystals form, where they are found, and about some of the most amazing crystal discoveries. Then learn how you can find and collect diamonds, emeralds, rubies, and other dazzling crystals too!"--
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Explains how caves were formed, their physical characteristics, and the amazing formations that are created within them by water and minerals including stalagmites and stalactites. Discusses the animals that call caves home and how living in a cave affects them. Includes projects that demonstrate how crystals form, echolocation, and to learn about bats.
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Learn about different types of rock, how crystals are formed, where gems can be found in the earth's crust, and more. Engaging text, detailed facts, and impressive statistics give children exciting scientific insight into the rocks, crystals, and gems... and the world around them. A glossary at the end of each book helps reinforce the information. Parents, teachers, and librarians will want to collect all of the books in this series to create a very...