Berne, Emma Carlson
Summary: "100 fun facts about rocks, minerals, gems, and all things shiny"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic Kids 2022
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE BERSummary: Whether you're interested in fine jewelry or mineralogy, this book provides in-depth information about all the major gem types. The text reveals the riches of the Earth from raw minerals to jewelry pieces. It also explains the science, history, and mythology that surround the gems.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2016
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 553.8 GEMWest, Tracey
Summary: "Wu and Garmadon both want to become Spinjitzu Masters--but there are many who stand in their way--especially each other. Will a mysterious ninja bring them closer together or prove to be their undoing. And do they have what it takes to gain the skills they need to become true legends of Spinjitzu? Find out in this all-new illustrated chapter book series featuring the LEGO NINJAGO's Spinjitzu...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House Children's Books 2021
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE WESCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE WESLiu, Linda
Summary: "When a small pebble sees others gathering on the steps of the Museum of Rocks, he grows curious. Once inside the esteemed halls, he is shocked by what he discovers. The only rocks on display are glittering gemstones, geodes, and crystals! These beautiful stones make him wonder: Can he be special, too? Perhaps he'll find an answer in the World's Most Beautiful Gem exhibition ... or maybe, just...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Henry Holt and Company 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE LIURomero, Libby
Summary: "This book introduces readers to crystals and gems"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc 2021
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Summary: Once again Geronimo Stilton is pulled into the Kingdom of Fantasy, where he is needed to fulfill the ancient Gemstone Prophecy, and prevent Scorcher, the evil Empress of Witches, from obtaining the Royal Sapphire which will give her immense power.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Inc. 2014
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1 available in J Series, Call number: J FIC STI GS#6Holub, Joan
Summary: Persephone and Aphrodite are continuing the quest to try and find some missing jewels. They end up meeting a lost bunny in their travels, who is looking for the Castle of What-Ifs. The girls end up in a magical, delicious land, where they meet a unicorn made of chocolate, with a very special crown--one that might be the key to finding one of the missing jewels!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Aladdin QUIX 2022
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE HOLCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Juvenile- Series, Call number: JS Little HolubSummary: Explores the three categories of mineral resources found within the earth (power resources, gem stones, and metals) and how they have been utilized for the advancement of civilization.
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: 2017
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV TREDavidson, Rose M.
Summary: "Information about gems, rocks, and other shiny objects on the planet, for children"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 552 DAVPerish, Patrick
Summary: "Engaging images accompany information about gemstones. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2023
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Summary: The Rock and Gem Book is packed full of photos of natural wonders, including rocks, minerals, gems, shells and fossils. This children's encyclopedia displays more than 1,200 full-color specimens, from sapphires and rubies to silver and pearl, revealing the unique qualities of each material and how it is used in industry, architecture, art and science. Including precious metals, rare fossils,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Publishing 2016
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1 available in JT Non-Fiction, Call number: JT Nature GreenHochleitner, Rupert
Summary: The Firefly Guide to Minerals, Rocks and Gems is designed for easy and reliable identification of minerals, gems and rocks. The identification process begins with the stone's streak color, which is how the book is organized: Blue, Red, Yellow, Brown, Green Black and White. Using a sequence of straightforward questions and answers -- aided by over 1,000 photographs and drawings -- the book...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Firefly Books Ltd. 2019
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Summary: " Dr. Jeffrey E. Post, curator of the National Gem Collection for more than 25 years, separates fact from fiction in an all-new and original book, revealing fresh information and regaling the reader with anecdotes and tales of some of the world's greatest and most famous gemstones. Dr. Post is the author of the now out-of-print book The National Gem Collection (Abrams, 1997), which has sold...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 553.8 POSDuhig, Holly
Summary: "Through the use of stylish, informative graphics, this title explores the science behind rocks and gems"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: AV2 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 552 DUHSummary: Kagome finds her worlds colliding as she struggles to both fight alongside Inuyasha in the past and pass the exam to get into her high school of choice in the present. But with her spiritual powers sealed away, how will she purify the Shikon Jewel before Naraku can absorb it forever? As the battle enters its final stages, Inuyasha and his friends find their strength, loyalties, and will to live...
Format: moving image
Publisher / Publication Date: Viz Media 2012
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1 available in Anime, Call number: DVD ANIME INUGlass, Calliope.
Summary: "When Tiana gets an unexpected invitation to visit Mama Odie, she knows something must be wrong. But the truth is beyond anything she could have guessed. A dangerous jewel has been stolen from the bayou, and Mama Odie needs Tiana to get it back. With a little help from her friends, Tiana sets off to find the jewel--and return it before something terrible happens"--Page [4] of cover.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Disney Press 2013
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Independent Reader (Red), Call number: JBR RED DISKorté, Steven
Summary: "The Ice-Blue Diamond has been stolen! Bad guy Captain Cold and his ice blaster have given Central City the slip. When The Flash calls for backup, his superpowered turtle, Whatzit, dashes in to save the day"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books, an imprint of Capstone 2021
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE KORCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JBR PURPLE KORMatlins, Antoinette Leonard.
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Publisher / Publication Date: GemStone Press 2001
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 553.84 MATLindsay, Jeffry P.
Summary: From the author of the wildly successful Dexter series, comes a new mesmerizing bad guy we can root for: Riley Wolfe is a master thief, expert at disguise and violent when he needs to be. It's no accident, though, that Riley targets only the .1% and is willing to kill when necessary: He despises the degenerate and immoral possessors of the objects that he steals. In this series launch, Riley...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dutton 2019
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC LINHall, Cally.
Contents: How this book works -- What are gemstones? -- How gemstones are found -- Where gemstones are found -- Physical properties -- Crystal shapes -- Optical properties -- Natural inclusions -- Faceting -- Polishing, carving, and engraving -- Gems through the ages -- History and folklore -- Synthetic gemstones -- Imitation and enhancement -- Color key -- Precious metals -- Cut stones -- Organics.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley 2002
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 553.8 Hall 2002Knowles, Emma Lucy
Summary: Invite love, success, and happiness into your life with this essential guide to manifesting with crystals. May my crystals clear the way, for all that is coming through and rooting all that shall stay...Feeling burnt out? Brokenhearted? Lonely? It's time to welcome new energy into your life with the healing power of crystals. This indispensable guide will show you how to manifest good things in...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ebury Publishing 2024
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Summary: "A riveting thriller about a young man on the run from a furtive past, in search of a quick payday in Mexico City, who finds himself in the crosshairs of a dangerous international scheme"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ecco 2022
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC NIERaden, Aja
Summary: An account of how eight jewels shaped the course of history shares insights into the role of precious gemstones in triggering cultural movements, political dynasties, and wars, while exploring how jewels reflect darker aspects of human nature.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ecco, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers 2015
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 745.59 RADSymes, R. F.
Summary: Describes how crystals form in nature, how crystals are grown artificially, and how crystals are used in industry. Numerous color photos with text identify the various gemstones.
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK 2023