The Day-Glo Brothers


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The Day-Glo Brothers

The True Story of Bob and Joe Switzer's Bright Ideas and Brand-New Colors

By Chris Barton

Illustrated by Tony Persiani

Charlesbridge, 2009

ISBN #978-1-57091-673-1

NF picture book; ages 8-12

Even if they'd wanted to, the ancient Egyptians couldn't have painted their pyramids a green that glowed in the desert sun. Back in 2600 BCE, there was no such color.

Later in the book:

By accident, Joe and Bob had invented a totally new color. To their amazement it glowed in both daylight and ul

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