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Product Group: Book
Publisher: Pearson Prentice Hall (2003-09)
ISBN: 0130642665
EAN: 9780130642660
Dewy Decimal #: 570
Paperback
Edition: Lab Manual
Reading Level: Young Adult
SKU: 102808023
Condition: Used: Acceptable
Comments: some writing in pencil on several pages...heavy corner and edge wear on cover
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Product Group: Book
Publisher: Pearson Prentice Hall (2003-09)
ISBN: 0130642665
EAN: 9780130642660
Dewy Decimal #: 570
Paperback
Edition: Lab Manual
Reading Level: Young Adult
SKU: 102808023
Condition: Used: Acceptable
Comments: some writing in pencil on several pages...heavy corner and edge wear on cover
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by Jeannine Timko Leichner
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor (1998-09)
ISBN: 0879731400
EAN: 9780879731403
Dewy Decimal #: 230
Spiral-bound: 119 pages
Reading Level: Ages 4-8
SKU: 030107AC92
Condition: Used: Good
Comments: ...no markings or highlighting......slight shelf wear on cover...
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by Glencoe Science
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Glencoe McGraw Hill (2006)
ISBN: 0078754380
EAN: 9780078754388
Paperback: 41 pages
SKU: 090808027
Condition: Used: Good
Comments: ...no markings or highlighting...minor wear on cover
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by Glencoe Science
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Glencoe McGraw Hill (2006)
ISBN: 0078754380
EAN: 9780078754388
Paperback: 41 pages
SKU: 090808027
Condition: Used: Good
Comments: ...no markings or highlighting...minor wear on cover
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by Glencoe Science
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Glencoe McGraw Hill (2006)
ISBN: 0078754380
EAN: 9780078754388
Paperback: 41 pages
SKU: 090808027
Condition: Used: Good
Comments: ...no markings or highlighting...minor wear on cover
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by R.F. Symes
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers (1991-03-20)
ISBN: 0679807810
EAN: 9780679807810
Dewy Decimal #: 548
Hardcover: 63 pages
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Release Date: 1991-03-20
SKU: 082908026
Condition: Used: Good
Comments: ...No noticeable Underlining or Highlighting...
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Editorial Reviews
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Product Description
Full-color photos. Learn about the formation and practical uses of crystals, semiprecious stones, and precious metals.
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Customer Reviews
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Good Eyewitness Books account of crystals and gems
Rating  (4)
Date: 2008-11-16
3 out of 4 customers found this reveiw helpful
For those familiar with the Eyewitness Books series, this is yet another fine entry in the catalog. This series is aimed at young readers, and this book will be fine for children in that age range,
Quite sensibly, the volume begins be defining what a crystal is: "solid materials in which the atoms are arranged in a regular pattern." And one category of crystals are called gems, "natural crystals chosen for their beauty, durability, and, in many instances, rarity."
Examples of crystals? Quartz, granite, calcite, and barite. Gems? Diamonds exemplify, as do rubies and sapphires and opal.
The book also discusses uses of crystals. Certainly, decoration is one. So, too, are crystals used in electronics; they even are in credit cards. Diamonds have industrial uses, because of their hardness.
There is a nice discussion of diamonds, from Sinbad to Marilyn Monroe! In addition, there are a couple pages that touch upon the "lore and legend" of crystals over time. I did not know, for example, that Alexander the Great gave lodestones to his soldiers to repel evil spirits.
So, if your child (8-12 years of age) has an interest in crystals and gems, then this would be a valuable resource.
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Rating  (5)
Date: 2008-07-18
Fascinating. My kids can't put it down. I am entralled by it all. The kids even play "Guess the gem" color in the back with the chart of birthstones.
A great gift for any occasion.
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Crystal & Gem Book by DK Publishing
Rating (5)
Date: 2008-01-18
3 out of 4 customers found this reveiw helpful
Crystal & Gem (DK Eyewitness Books)
This book is a great reference book for anyone wanting to enter the world of crystals and gems. My son asked for a diamond and talc so he could compare the hardest and softest minerals, so this is what Santa brought him since diamonds are a tad pricey!
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Another Great Eyewitness Book!
Rating (5)
Date: 2007-11-17
3 out of 4 customers found this reveiw helpful
I am a great fan of Eyewitness books and this one is just as great as the others. I am an adult and I always learn a lot from them myself. This book is about crystals and gems which have always facinated me. The stones are beautiful and their beauty is a wonder. Kids love this kind of information too. The kids are always asking me to buy more of them.
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A VISUAL FEAST!
Rating (5)
Date: 2001-01-08
33 out of 35 customers found this reveiw helpful
The photographs of OVER 200 CRYSTALS AND GEMS is worth the purchase price of this book. And I am not just talking about ANY picture of each crystal, I am talking about a GORGEOUS, AMAZING sample picture of each crystal! Some of my favorite photographs/stones included are: Opals (My personal favorite stone ok, tied with Diamond!), Aragonite, Agate, Tourmaline, Calcite, Topaz, Barite, Hematite, Amethyst, Rose Quartz, The Blue Hope Diamond, Ruskin's Ruby, Moonstone, Spodumene, Blende, Natural Mosaic, Malachite, Gold, Mother-of-Pearl, Turquoise....I could go on forever!Here are the chapters: WHAT IS A CRYSTAL? A WORLD OF CRYSTALS, NATURAL BEAUTY, CRYSTALS-OUTSIDE, ...AND INSIDE, THE COLOR OF CRYSTALS, IDENTIFICATION, NATURAL GROWTH, GOOD HABITS, DISCOVERY-RECOVERY, GROWING FROM SEED, CRYSTALS AT WORK, GOOD VIBRATIONS, QUARTZ, DIAMOND, CORUNDUM, BERYL, OPAL, OTHER GEMSTONES, COLLECTORS' ITEMS, STONES FOR CARVING, PRECIOUS METALS, ANIMAL AND VEGETABLE, WHAT IS IT WORTH?, MAKING THEM SPARKLE, LORE AND LEGENDS, CRYSTALS AT HOME AND INDEX. This is a must-own if you have any interest in the marvelous beauty of crystals and gems. Not only are the photographs great but the information is succinct and fascinating! I highly recommend this book along with any other of the 109 in the Eyewitness series! Talk about something for everyone! Thanks Dr. Symes and Dr. Harding! Wow!
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by James Et Al Trefil
Product Group: Book
Publisher: McDougal Littell (2004-02-25)
ISBN: 0618303685
EAN: 9780618303687
Dewy Decimal #: 550
Hardcover
Reading Level: Young Adult
SKU: 091608006
Condition: Used: Good
Comments: ...No noticeable Underlining or Highlighting...minor wear on cover
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by James Et Al Trefil
Product Group: Book
Publisher: McDougal Littell (2004-02-25)
ISBN: 0618303685
EAN: 9780618303687
Dewy Decimal #: 550
Hardcover
Reading Level: Young Adult
SKU: 091608006
Condition: Used: Good
Comments: ...No noticeable Underlining or Highlighting...minor wear on cover
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by James Et Al Trefil
Product Group: Book
Publisher: McDougal Littell (2004-02-25)
ISBN: 0618303685
EAN: 9780618303687
Dewy Decimal #: 550
Hardcover
Reading Level: Young Adult
SKU: 091608006
Condition: Used: Good
Comments: ...No noticeable Underlining or Highlighting...minor wear on cover
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