The apothecary

By Christine Petersen

"Explore the life of a colonial apothecary and his importance to the community, as well as everyday life, responsibilities, and social practices during that time"--Provided by publisher.

Dangerous Drugs

By Jeff Burlingame, Daniel Benjamin, Christine Petersen

Earth s Treasures

By Christine Petersen

Diamonds

By Christine Petersen

Learn how diamonds are formed and where they are found. Also shows you how diamonds are used.--

Gold

By Christine Petersen

This title introduces young readers to gold: how gold is formed and where it is found; how it is mined, including the discovery of kimberlite pipes; the many uses of gold, from industrial applicati...

Jade

By Christine Petersen

Explores the history and types of jade, where it is found and how it is used.

Pearls

By Christine Petersen

Describes where pearls come from, how they are formed and how they are used.

Silver

By Christine Petersen

Learn how silver -- the most conductive metal on Earth -- is formed and where it is found; how it is mined; how it is used from industrial applications in products, such as computers and electric...

Turquoise

By Christine Petersen

Describes where turquoise comes from, how they are formed and how they are used.

Genetics

By Christine Petersen

"Explores the development of genetics and the many uses it provides us with, such as how they are inherited from parent to child, help solve crimes, and identify disease-causing genes."--