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Before colors : where pigments and dyes come from / by Annette Bay Pimentel ; illustrated by Madison Safer.

Pimentel, Annette Bay, (author.). Safer, Madison, (illustrator.).

Summary:

"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.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references.
Target Audience Note:
Ages: 8 to 12.
Subject:
Colors > Juvenile literature.
Dyes and dyeing > Juvenile literature.
Pigments > Juvenile literature.
Genre:
Informational works.
Picture books.

Available copies

  • 28 of 32 copies available at NC Cardinal.
  • 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library. (Show)

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  • 0 current holds with 32 total copies.
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Marion Library JUV 667.26 PIM (Text) 37810435813810 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Andrews Public Library Q J 667.26 PIM (Text) 80605003681854 Juvenile Nonfiction Oversize Available -
Bordeaux Library J667.26 P (Text) 31781068784071 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Braswell Memorial Main Library J 667.26 PIMENTEL (Text) 37807000059690 Juvenile Fiction Available -
C.B. Hildebrand Public Library J 667 PIM (Text) 33557004612651 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Charles H. Stone Memorial Library J 667.26 PIM JLG (Text) 30665100402126 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Cliffdale Library J667.26 P (Text) 31781068784121 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Cumberland Headquarters J667.26 P (Text) 31781068784097 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
Danbury Public Library J 667.26 PIM (Text) 30672100403898 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
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