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‘Bling! 100 Fun Facts about Rocks and Gems,’ a National Geographic Kids book by Emma Carlson Berne, is a Level 3 Fact Reader, sharing so much information about rocks, gems, and more. There are lots of quick trivia points placed throughout the pages of the book, along with paragraphs that expand on those trivia points to further engage readers.

The book tells how geologists figure out how old a rock or mineral is, how some minerals were used as money throughout history, and even how some jewels have legends told about them since they are so special and mesmerizing.

There are several pages of pure facts, while the pictures throughout the entire book do a fine job of captivating readers further, showing them all of the colors, shapes, and creations that rocks and gems provide. For those who want a quick glance at the book, they can review the Rocks and Gems Fact Roundup at the end of the book to ensure that they didn’t miss anything. Anyone who loves geology or just likes collecting rocks as a hobby, this is the book for you!