Mining for Emeralds

Contributor(s): Krajnik, Elizabeth (Author)

ISBN: 9781508164210

Publisher: PowerKids Press

$18.95

Pub Date: December 30, 2017

Dewey: 553.86

Lexile Code: 0000

Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Index

Target Age Group: 07 to 10

Physical Info: 0.30" H x 8.70" L x 8.60" W ( 0.55 lbs) 24 pages

BISAC Categories:

Juvenile Nonfiction | Science and Nature | Earth Sciences Rocks and Minerals

Series: Gemstones of the World

Accelerated Reader® Info

Quiz #:0000194678 ( Mining for Emeralds)

Reading level: 5.70

Interest level: LG

Point value: 0.5

Descriptions, Reviews, etc.

Description: Readers will be mesmerized by this fascinating text about glittering, green emeralds. The book unlocks the mystery of how emeralds form, and sheds light on the mining and refining processes, the gem's properties, and its main uses. Dazzling photographs of the gleaming gemstones will enthuse readers. This intriguing take on curricular subject matter is the perfect supplement to elementary life science education.

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