The Colours Of History: How Colours Shaped The World
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- Synopsis
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WINNER OF THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARD BEST BOOK WITH FACTS 2019!
A truly unique approach to history and a fascinating read that is guaranteed to keep boredom at bay, The Colours of History studies the shades, hues and pigments which have shaped the past and present.
Why did Roman emperors wear purple? Which colour is made from crushed beetles? What green pigment might be used to build super-fast computers of the future? Find out the answers to these and many more questions in this vibrant exploration of the stories behind different colours, and the roles they've played throughout history.
From black to white, and all the colours in between, every shade has a story to tell. Each colour group is introduced with a stunning and interpretive double-page spread illustration, followed by illustrated entries exploring the ‘colourful’ history of particular shades.
With vivid, thought-provoking illustrations and engaging bite-sized text, this book is a feast for the eyes and the mind, ready to enthral budding artists and historians alike.
- Copyright:
- 2018
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 64 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781784939670
- Publisher:
- QEB Publishing Inc.
- Date of Addition:
- 10/04/23
- Copyrighted By:
- words & pictures, The Quarto Group
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Children's Books, Nonfiction
- Reading Age:
- 8–12
- Submitted By:
- Bruce Krause
- Proofread By:
- Bruce Krause
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.