Checkerboard science library. Earth's treasures

Introduces young readers to diamonds, discussing how they are formed, where they are found and mined, and the variety of ways they are used.

Introduces young readers to turquoise, discussing how it is formed, where it is found, and the variety of ways it is used.

Introduces young readers to pearls, discussing how they are formed, where they are found, and the variety of ways they are used.

Introduces young readers to jade, discussing how it is formed, where it is found, and the variety of ways it is used.

Introduces young readers to gold, discussing how it is formed, where it is found and mined, and the variety of ways it is used in industry and the arts.

Introduces young readers to silver, discussing how it is formed, where it is found and mined, and the variety of ways it is used in industry and the arts.