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Pearls

Pearls

Hardcover

Series: Scientific American Investigates Gems

General Juvenile Fiction

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ISBN10: 1538313855
ISBN13: 9781538313855
Publisher: Scientific American Educational Publishing
Published: Dec 30 2025
Pages: 24
Weight: 0.50
Height: 0.40 Width: 8.20 Depth: 8.10
Language: English
Pearls have been valuable for thousands of years! They were known to Julius Caesar as well as worn by Native Americans centuries ago. In this book presented by Scientific America, readers learn how pearls are made, the difference between naturally formed pearls and cultured pearls, and even how to tell if a pearl is fake or real. Full-color images showcase the luster and beauty of pearls as the main content and interesting fact boxes highlight the geological, historical, and scientific studies of pearls. The main content supports knowledge building, a key component of the science of reading.

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General Juvenile Fiction