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Before colors : where pigments and dyes come from Cover Image Book

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.

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Subject:
Colors > Juvenile literature.
Dyes and dyeing > Juvenile literature.
Pigments > Juvenile literature.
Genre:
Informational works.
Picture books.

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

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Marion Library JUV 667.26 PIM (Text) 37810435813810 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -