The colors of history, Clive Gifford ; illustrated by Marc-Etienne Peintre
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The colors of history, Clive Gifford ; illustrated by Marc-Etienne Peintre
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eng
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illustrations
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index present
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non fiction
Main title
The colors of history
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1000584491
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Clive Gifford ; illustrated by Marc-Etienne Peintre
Summary
Why did Roman emperors wear purple? Which color 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 colors, and the roles they've played throughout history. From black to white, and all the colors in between, every shade has a story to tell.
Table Of Contents
Yellows -- Reds -- Purples -- Blues -- Greens
Target audience
primary
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How colors shaped the world
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