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Synopsis
This Geology, Natural Science and Family Adventure book deals with the only diamond mine in the United States, which also happens to be open to the public for prospecting. For a few dollars a day visitors and tourists can spend the day digging for diamonds in the Kimberlite or lamproite soil and keep any gems that they find. An average of two diamonds a day are found and certified as being genuine. The mine has been producing diamnds for more than 100 years. This Field of Dreams provides a unique experience for all ages. This book won two FINALIST AWARDS in the BEST BOOKS 2007 competition. It received FINALIST AWARDS in both the Children's Picture Book, Paperback Non-Fiction category and a rare second FINALIST AWARD in the Science: General category awards sponsored by USA BOOK NEWS. The book has also won numerous National and Regional Finalist Awards in the 2008 Next Generation Book Awards and the 2008 Indie Excellence Book Awards.
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About the Author
Photographer-Author James Holland introduces a wonderful world of amateur diamond hunting for people of all ages. Through his writing and color photographs, as well as maps and charts of geology, he provides a glimpse of a every camper, rock hound, spelunker and geology aficionado's dream adventure. It's available for a modest cost and it's located in the United States. Mr. Holland has used is long time interest in natural science that dates from his Eagle Scout days to bring the joys of nature to everyone who is young at heart.
Review
DIAMOND FINDS! Diamonds Are Waiting For You, by James R. Holland of Boston offers inspiration to all of those who seek diamonds at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro. The writer, and former reporter/photographer for the Associated Press and United Press International, has laid out an entertaining read about a family vacation in 1990 complete with great photographs. It was one of three three trips he and his wife and three children took to Arkansas to dig for diamonds. They may not have found any diamonds, but they had a good time, and made memories that will last a lifetime. John Lovett, The Sentinel-Record, Hot Springs, Arkansas --The Sentinel-Record, Hot Springs, AR, 10/ 15/07. DIAMONDS ARE WAITING FOR YOU:Crater of Diamonds is about one of the really unique places we have here in Arkansas. One of the things that makes the book such a cool combination of styles is that you combined #1, great photography with #2, some fun story-telling...the book is filled with great photography, filled with great stories. I loved it--Tom Wood, KMJX Clear Channel Radio 30-minute Interview, Little Rock, AR. --8-8-2007
DIAMONDS ARE WAITING FOR YOU:Crater of Diamonds is about one of the really unique places we have here in Arkansas. One of the things that makes the book such a cool combination of styles is that you combined #1, great photography with #2, some fun story-telling...the book is filled with great photography, filled with great stories. I loved it--Tom Wood, KMJX Clear Channel Radio 30-minute Interview, Little Rock, AR. --KMJX-Clear Channel Radio 30-minute interview--8-8-2007
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- PublisherA Bit of Boston Books
- Publication date2007
- ISBN 10 0978863720
- ISBN 13 9780978863722
- BindingPerfect Paperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages66
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