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Age 7-9
Grade 3-4

Michael Rajczak

Amber

Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Aug. 1, 2015)
Like many gems, amber is used to make jewelry and other decorations. But its formed unlike any other gem. Amber is actually fossilized tree resin thats 40 million to 60 million years old! Readers learn how this unique gem forms through accessible science content, including fun fact boxes that add even more detail. Close-up photographs of amber in full color engage readers with the fossilization process, the discovery of amber, and what this beautiful, natural gem teaches scientists about Earths past.
Series
Gems: Nature's Jewels
ISBN
1482428520 / 9781482428520
Pages
24
Weight
12.6 oz.
Dimensions
8.0 x 0.2 in.

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