Crystal and Gem | Agenda Bookshop Skip to content
Please note that books with a 10-20 working days delivery time will not arrive before Christmas.
Please note that books with a 10-20 working days delivery time will not arrive before Christmas.
A01=DK
Age Group_Ages 9-11
Age Group_Ages 9-11
Author_DK
automatic-update
Category1=Kids
Category=YNN
COP=United Kingdom
Delivery_Delivery within 10-20 working days
Language_English
PA=Available
Price_€10 to €20
PS=Active
softlaunch

Crystal and Gem

English

By (author): DK

From the rarest crystal to the most common stone, gems from around the world are revealed in dazzling detail in this illustrated guide.

Become an eyewitness to the many different varieties of crystals and gems in this picture-led reference guide that will take you on a visual tour of the world of precious stones. Children will be mesmerised by the many uses of rocks like quartz and understanding crystals - from dazzling jewellery to diamond cutting tools and the silicon chip in their phone.

This illustrated guide for kids aged 9+ reveals what exactly crystals and gems are, how they're formed, how to identify them, and how they can be used in everything from microchips to jewellery making.

Throughout the pages of this newly-revised book on precious stones, you can expect to find:

- A fresh new look; new photographs, updated information, and a new eyewitness feature.
- Amazing facts, updated diagrams, statistics, and timelines.
- Brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field.

Eyewitness Crystal & Gem features striking full-colour photographs of beautiful stones, including pearl and shell, jet and amber, quartz crystals, precious metals gemstones and much more!

In this guide, curious children can find the answers to questions like, how can a rough diamond become a show-stopping centrepiece? Where does labradorite get its colours? Why are there quartz crystals in clocks and watches? How can crystals be grown in a laboratory?

So, what's new?

Part of DK's best-selling Eyewitness series, this popular title has been reinvigorated for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh new look, up to 20 percent new images, including photography and updated diagrams, updated information, and a new eyewitness feature with fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.

Explore the series!

Globally, the Eyewitness series has sold more than 50 million copies over 30 years. Travel through the solar system with Eyewitness Space, discover the incredible world of creepy-crawlies in Eyewitness Insect, or take a trip aboard the most famous ship in history with Eyewitness Titanic.

See more
Current price €14.44
Original price €16.99
Save 15%
A01=DKAge Group_Ages 9-11Author_DKautomatic-updateCategory1=KidsCategory=YNNCOP=United KingdomDelivery_Delivery within 10-20 working daysLanguage_EnglishPA=AvailablePrice_€10 to €20PS=Activesoftlaunch
Delivery/Collection within 10-20 working days
Product Details
  • Weight: 627g
  • Dimensions: 224 x 288mm
  • Publication Date: 03 Aug 2023
  • Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
  • Publication City/Country: United Kingdom
  • Language: English
  • Age Group: Ages 9-11
  • ISBN13: 9780241617328

Customer Reviews

Be the first to write a review
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue we'll assume that you are understand this. Learn more
Accept