Books with author Cally Hall

Packed with more than 800 vivid full-color photographs of more than 130 varieties of cut and uncut stones, organic gemstones, and precious metals, this concise guide combines its stunning visuals with a systematic approach that enables you to recognize each gemstone instantly. Published by Dorling Kindersley in association with the Smithsonian Institution, the guidebook is beautiful, informative, and accessible to readers of all levels. Each expertly written entry combines a precise description with annotated photographs to highlight each gemstone’s chief characteristics and distinguishing features. Additional color illustrations and photographs show uncut stones, color variations, and a wide range of popular cuts. Easy-to-use, color-coded bands provide at-a-glance facts for quick reference. Also included is a comprehensive glossary. Written by gem expert, writer, and curator Cally Hall of London’s Natural History Museum, and packed with detailed information on gemstone properties, varieties, and more, DK’s Smithsonian Handbook of Gemstones is the clearest identification to natural and synthetic gemstones for beginners and established enthusiasts alike.

Every morning Lily and Linus race into the sunny garden to look for Little Lizard. They look everywhere. They find many other animals in the garden but will Linus and Linus find Little Lizard today? This beautiful picture book for young readers uses a repetitive text structure to encourage children to read along and predict what might happen! This is the second book of the Lily and Linus series. The precocious puppies and their delightful adventures were inspired by Cat Hall's observations as a teacher and librarian. Determined to provide young readers with the perfect books to nurture their verbal comprehension, vocabularies, and imaginations, she based the series on her two pets and years of experience in childhood education. Little ones will adore Lily and Linus, with their curious personalities and noses for mischief. Through the tales of these two little dogs, children will learn key skills and concepts that will prepare them for phonetic mastery later on. However, the truly innovative component of this series comes from an accompanying set of downloadable activity booklets that equip parents to maximize their child's reading experience. You can purchase these separately at www.lilyandlinus.com.