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.
€16.99
Over de auteur
Clive Gifford has traveled to more than 70 countries, climbed rocket launch towers, ridden on robots, and flown gliders. He’s had more than 200 books published and has received nominations for or won Royal Society, School Library Association, Smithsonian, and TES awards. He won the Blue Peter Book Award for Best Book with Facts 2019 for his title The Colors of History (QEB). Clive lives in Manchester, UK.
Taal Engels ● Formaat PDF ● Pagina’s 64 ● ISBN 9781786034182 ● Bestandsgrootte 29.3 MB ● Leeftijd 17-12 jaar ● Uitgeverij QED Publishing ● Land GB ● Gepubliceerd 2018 ● Downloadbare 24 maanden ● Valuta EUR ● ID 7360370 ● Kopieerbeveiliging Adobe DRM
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