Before colors: where pigments and dyes come from
(Book)
Author:
Contributors:
Safer, Madison, illustrator.
Published:
New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2023.
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 38 cm
Rating:
Ages: 8 to 12
Status:
Description
"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"--
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Branford/Blackstone Juv. Nonfiction
J667.26 PIM
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Durham New Children's Non-Fiction
j667.26 PIMENTEL
Due Sep 29, 2025
East Lyme Public J Non-Fiction
J 667.26 Pimentel
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New London Juv. Non Fiction
J667.26 PIMENTEL
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Norwich/Otis Children's Nonfiction
J 667.26 PIM
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Orange/Case Juvenile Nonfiction Book
j 667 Pimrntel [Oversized]
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Wallingford Children's Nonfiction
J 667.26 PIMENTEL
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Woodbridge Juv. NF 600-699
J667.26/PIM
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More Details
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781419757068
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
"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.
Target Audience
Ages: 8 to 12,Abrams Books for Young Readers
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Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Pimentel, A. B., & Safer, M. (2023). Before colors: where pigments and dyes come from. Abrams Books for Young Readers.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Pimentel, Annette Bay and Madison, Safer. 2023. Before Colors: Where Pigments and Dyes Come From. Abrams Books for Young Readers.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Pimentel, Annette Bay and Madison, Safer, Before Colors: Where Pigments and Dyes Come From. Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2023.
MLA Citation (style guide)Pimentel, Annette Bay, and Madison Safer. Before Colors: Where Pigments and Dyes Come From. Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2023.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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