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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: 9781419757068
- ISBN: 1419757067
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : chiefly 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 Abrams Books for Young Readers. |
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| Subject: | Dyes and dyeing > Juvenile literature. Pigments > Juvenile literature. Color > Juvenile literature. Dyes and dyeing. Pigments. Color. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Public Library | J 667.26 PIMENTEL 2023 | 39851001706994 | Children's Non-fiction | Copy hold | Checked out | 05/08/2024 |