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English
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"Murdered and mummified nearly a century ago, notorious bootlegger Collier 'Peg Leg' Dazzle discovered and re-hid a famous pirate's treasure somewhere along the coast of New England. A vast collection of gold and silver coins and precious gems, the bounty also contains the Stone of Avarice--the very item reluctant treasure seeker Lizzy Tucker and her partner, Diesel, have been enlisted to find. While Lizzy would just like to live a quiet, semi-normal...
Author
Series
Kingdom of Wrenly volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Eight-year-old Lucas, Prince of Wrenly, is eager to explore and Clara, daughter of the queen's seamstress, knows the kingdom well, so they team up to find a lost jewel and visit all of the land's main attractions as they search.
4) The thief
Author
Series
Queen's thief volume 1
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 11
Lexile measure
920L
Language
English
Description
Gen flaunts his ingenuity as a thief and relishes the adventure which takes him to a remote temple of the gods where he will attempt to steal a precious stone.
5) Gemstones
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Gemstones are more than just pretty rocks. These stones serve a purpose far beyond jewelry or decoration! In this book, beautiful photos and interesting text combine to create a fascinating glimpse into the world of gemstones. Many special features turn this into a stand-out introduction to the subject, including a gemstone profile, comparison features, a formation diagram, and an activity. The text, photos, and features combine to create an engaging...
Author
Series
Boxcar children volume 89
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Formats
Description
The Aldens take part in a hunt at a gem mine and discover that someone is out to sabotage the contest.
7) Diamonds
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Introduces diamonds, discussing what they are, what they look like, and where they are found. Learn how diamonds are formed and where they are found. Als shows you how diamonds are used.
Author
Series
Deltora quest volume 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Formats
Description
Lief, Barda and Jasmine are on an important mission to save the land of Deltora from the evil Shadow Lord. They must find all seven stones from the magic belt of Deltora. They have already found the golden topaz, but now they must travel through the region ruled by the monster-soceress Thaegan to find the the second stone.
10) Crystal & gem
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Describes the basic shapes of crystals and other aspects of crystallography, including how they form in nature, how crystals are studied and identified, what gives them their amazing color, and how they are used in everyday life.
11) Groovy gems
Author
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), map ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Groovy Gems" introduces readers to what gems are and how they form, including mineral gems and organic gems. Chapters discuss crystal systems, imitation and synthetic gems, cultured pearls, how gems are used, and their importance throughout history. Sidebars introduce birthstones, precious metals, and conflict diamonds, while a colorful world map indicates where gems are found.
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
208 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Offers an illustrated introduction to some of the natural world's phenomena, including rocks, minerals, gemstones, and metals, along with fossils and shells, describing key features of each.
Publisher
Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2006
Edition
Widescreen ed.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (93 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
When a former aristocrat who is now a Russian clerk under the new Soviet regime learns that his dying mother-in-law sewed a fortune of family jewels into one of twelve dining room chairs, he sets off across Russia to find it--with an opportunist, a priest and his former servant all in pursuit.
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