Searching for Sapphires

The mesmerizing blue of a sapphire stirs the senses and stimulates the imagination. Readers are invited to take a closer look at the radiant sapphire, scrutinizing it’s origins, properties, varieties, and uses. Putting an imaginative spin on curricular science topics, the educational text discusses the processes and environmental implications of sapphire mining. Vibrant photographs complement the book’s accessible, informative content.