This deluxe "kids' coffee table book" with exquisite embedded gemstones on its front cover, presents an illustrated and photographic tour through the world of birthstones, the 12 classic stones as well as the numerous "modern" birthstones. Each stone profiled features fun facts, STEM-friendly scientific information, pop cultural, fashion, and historical info for a comprehensive survey for all ages to be pulled out and pored over as family birthdays come and go throughout the year.