GEMS FOR KIDS

Description

A Junior Scientist’s Guide to Mineral Crystals and Other Natural Treasures
Unearth our planet’s glittering treasures―a fascinating book of gems for kids 6 to 9

Gems for Kids includes:

• 25 Different stones―Dig in to some of the world’s most rare, popular, and colorful gems, from amethyst and opal to pearl and ruby.
• The parts of a gem―Learn how gems are classified by things like color, shape, streak, luster, and parent minerals, and what these properties mean about where the gem came from.
• Earth science basics―Explore the scientific principles behind how rocks form, how gems form inside them, and what makes them so valuable and beautiful.