Before colors : where pigments and dyes come from / by Annette Bay Pimentel ; illustrated by Madison Safer.
"Colors don't come out of nothing. They always start somewhere... With something... With someone. Discover how color is harnessed from nature in this survey of dyes and pigments from around the world. Organized by color-from yellow to purple to red and more-Before Colors marries a lyrical core text with tons of informational material for curious readers. In the narrative text, readers will encounter markers and artists as they source and process materials, transforming the most unexpected things into vibrant pigments and dyes. The sidebars offer much more to discover, including extensive lists of specific shades, short bios of colorful characters, and more"-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 1419757067
- ISBN: 9781419757068
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : color illustrations ; 38 cm
- Publisher: New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2023.
- Copyright: ©2023
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references. |
Target Audience Note: | Ages: 8 to 12. |
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Subject: | Colors > Juvenile literature. Dyes and dyeing > Juvenile literature. Pigments > Juvenile literature. |
Genre: | Informational works. Picture books. |
Available copies
- 20 of 28 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.
Holds
- 1 current hold with 28 total copies.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Marion Library | JUV 667.26 PIM (Text) | 37810435813810 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | Available | - |