Crystal and Gem (DK Eyewitness Books)

Features

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Cover Type: Hard Cover with 72 pages
• Published by: DK CHILDREN June 25, 2007
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0756630010
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0756630010
• Book Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.7 x 0.6 inches
• Weighs: 1.3 pounds

Product Review
"The dazzling full-color photographs on uncluttered pages make this a visual treat."--School Library Journal.   -- Review --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Review
"The dazzling full-color photographs on uncluttered pages make this a visual treat."--School Library Journal.   --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Reader Reviews
This review is from: Eyewitness: Crystal & Gem (Hardcover) 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!