by Chris Barton, illustrated by Tony Persiani
This good book is also a 2010 Sibert Award honor book for outstanding nonfiction for kids.
This good book is also a 2010 Sibert Award honor book for outstanding nonfiction for kids.
Before 1935, fluorescent colors did not exist. In this whimsical factual book, Barton discusses how two brothers worked together to create eye-popping hues by inventing fluorescent paint and colors. Through trial and error, the brothers perfected their creation and brought a new family of colors to the world.
Want to check out this good book?
Request it here or look for it in the library at call number 535 BAR.
*Each week our library features a special "good book" picked by Mrs. Hamilton, Mrs. Matlack, or another member of our Purefoy community. Good books might be award-winners, teacher favorites, or just popular fun books. You can visit the good book all week on the front desk and on the quick picks shelf all year (look for the thumbs up spine labels).*
I'm honored -- thank you so much for recommending my book!
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