Guide to Gems (Firefly Pocket series)
This book is so informative, so inclusive, and so beautifully designed that it should find a place in every high school library. (Rayna PattonVOYA2004-06-00)A little gem in itself, this guide is rich in information... A valuable reference guide. (Pat MooreKliatt2004-05-15)Makes the grade... a clear introduction to the classification of rocks and basic crystal structure... excellent section of gem descriptions. (Cary SeidmanNational Science Teachers Association Recommends2004-05-12)Small but informative, handsome, and richly illustrated book... well-written and well-illustrated... highly recommended. (W.C. PetersChoice2004-07-00)Concise but thorough... a wealth of information... outstanding color photographs, computer graphics, diagrams, and charts. (Claudia MooreSchool Library Journal2004-06-00)This expert knows his material expertly and provides an intriguing and colorful look at the world of gemstones... a gem of a guide. (Lynn C. WestneyE-Streams2004-07-00)