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Release : 1975
Genre : Art
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Book Rating : /5 ( reviews)
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Download or read book Turquoise Treasures written by . This book was released on 1975. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Full page color photos of Native American turquoise jewelry and SW scenery w/explanations on each page.
Author : Jerry Jacka
Release : 1975-09-01
Genre :
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 254/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Turquoise Treasures by : Jerry Jacka
Download or read book Turquoise Treasures written by Jerry Jacka. This book was released on 1975-09-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Lynn Franklin
Release : 2020-07-14
Genre : Fiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 798/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Turquoise Treasure by : Lynn Franklin
Download or read book The Turquoise Treasure written by Lynn Franklin. This book was released on 2020-07-14. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pack your bags, mystery lovers, we're headed to the Southwest! Kimberley West's life takes an exciting turn when she receives a mysterious note and a rare variety of turquoise. Along with a plane ticket to Arizona, the note from a long-time friend entices Kim to join a treasure hunt. But what starts as a peaceful turquoise excavation quickly turns into a dangerous game of cat and mouse. With a killer on her trail, Kim must use her wit and cunning to solve a very modern mystery involving the legendary Montezuma's Gold. Written by an award-winning author, The Turquoise Treasure is a cozy mystery perfect for fans of David Rosenfelt, Kate Carlisle, and Kathi Daley. With a feisty heroine, charming characters, and a plot that will keep you guessing, this book will have you on the edge of your seat. What readers are saying about the series: “Took me back to that oh-so-delicious time when I couldn’t put a book down.” – 5-star review “A perfect whodunit with characters you will love and a plot that keeps you guessing until the end. Could not put it down.” – 5-star review “These are characters so real you want to call them up and visit. And get invited for dinner.” -- 5-star review
Author : Joe Dan Lowry
Release : 2010-10-01
Genre : Science
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 802/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Turquoise by : Joe Dan Lowry
Download or read book Turquoise written by Joe Dan Lowry. This book was released on 2010-10-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Turquoise has been mined on six continents and traded by cultures throughout the world's history, including the Europeans, Chinese, Mayan, Aztec, Inca, and Southwest Native Americans. It has been set in silver and gold jewelry, cut and shaped into fetish animals, and even formed to represent gods in many religions. This gemstone is displayed in museums around the world, representing the arts and traditions of prehistoric, historic, and modern societies. Turquoise focuses on the latest information in science and art from the greatest turquoise collections around the globe.
Author : Christine Petersen
Release : 2014-09-01
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 756/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Turquoise by : Christine Petersen
Download or read book Turquoise written by Christine Petersen. This book was released on 2014-09-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title introduces young readers to turquoise, the gemstone that?s name is French for ?Turkish?! Learn how turquoise is formed and where it is found. Historic and modern mining methods are detailed. The use of turquoise as a gemstone is examined including different colors and cuts. See how artisans and lapidaries create beautiful and useful jewelry with this mineral. Finally, a list of tools and tips will set young rock hounds up to unearth their own treasures. Glossary words in bold, an index, and phonetic spellings for those hard-to-pronounce geologic terms enhance and supplement the text. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
