Presents a series of articles about conflict diamonds which demonstrate how to write a report in an explanatory style. Includes comprehension questions, and notes for planning and writing an informational report.

Cover title. "Informational report"--Back cover. Reader for children. Includes index.

Blood diamonds -- Diamonds in the rough -- Digging for diamonds -- Tracing the path -- The diamond industry reacts -- The Kimberley Process -- Blood diamonds today.