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
Published on August 04, 2009 23:00