What Is Color?: The Global and Sometimes Gross Story of Pigments, Paint, and the Wondrous World of Art...

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Steven Weinberg Steven Weinberg

What Is Color?

The Global and Sometimes Gross Story of Pigments, Paint, and the Wondrous World of Art

Steven Weinberg, Steven Weinberg

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St Martin's Press
14 January 2025

In this zany and vibrantly illustrated nonfiction guide to all things color, the origins of today's pigments come alive across continents and history, with oodles of art, tons of science--and extensive interactive backmatter!

So what is color? A red apple? A yellow banana? The purple goo from a squished sea snail?

Once you start digging, color turns out to be a lot of things--it's messy, stinky, and even a little bit dangerous. You may already know that it's art, but it's science, too! What Is Color? will take readers all over the world, introducing them to talented, brilliant, creative people from scientists to famous artists and everyone in between as we take the color wheel for a spin.

Perfect for curious and creative minds who love paintbrushes as much as microscopes, this clever and eye-catching full-color nonfiction book dives deep into the strange, wacky, silly, and occasionally perilous history behind the colors that paint our everyday lives.

Readers will get:

. A laugh-out-loud funny adventure full of gross-out facts (like how cow pee can be used to make the color yellow!).

. Hilarious illustrations that encourage creativity and fun while learning! . A kid-friendly primer on global art history, from Yayoi Kusama to Van Gogh, Basquiat, and many more. . A dazzling full-color book, with rainbow edges and vibrant info-filled endpapers. . Extensive backmatter with a glossary plus art and science activities perfect for the classroom and home!

By: Steven Weinberg
Illustrated by: Steven Weinberg
Imprint: St Martin's Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 260mm, Width: 184mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 554g
ISBN: 9781250833419
ISBN 10: 1250833418
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 14 January 2025
Recommended Age: From 6 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Steven Weinberg writes and illustrates kids' books about dinosaurs (Rex Finds an Egg! Egg! Egg!), household appliances (The Big Jobs Books series), mutant astronauts (AstroNuts), snakes on rollercoasters (You Must Be This Tall), and more. He lives in the Catskills, New York, with his wife and two daughters.

Reviews for What Is Color?: The Global and Sometimes Gross Story of Pigments, Paint, and the Wondrous World of Art

Praise for WHAT IS COLOR?: THE GLOBAL AND SOMETIMES GROSS STORY OF PIGMENTS, PAINT, AND THE WONDROUS WORLD OF ART *Four starred reviews!* A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A Booklist Editors' Choice A Chicago Public Library Best Book of 2024 An Evanston Public Library Great Book for Kids A Children's Book Review Best Book of the Year ★ ""An illustrator's valentine to colors is a globe-spanning tribute to art and its many forms of expression."" -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review ★ ""A delightfully meandering journey that gives new meaning to 'color commentary.' . . . This thorough, fanciful work explores the technology and global nuances of eight colors."" -- Publishers Weekly, starred review ★ ""This imaginative combination of art and text is a must-purchase."" -- School Library Journal, starred review ★ ""This accessible, fun, and enlightening selection makes a perfect addition for brightening up school and public library STEAM collections."" -- Booklist, starred review ""An absolute masterpiece. An exhilarating, mind-expanding all-world celebration of the science, art, geography, history, art history, and humanity of color."" -- Jon Scieszka, First National Ambassador of Young People's Literature ""If your wardrobe, like mine, looks like an open crayon box, you will love this book. Steven Weinberg's zany, thorough, and accessible guide to the wonderful world of color is simply joyous. This book is for kids and grown-ups who are interested in smushing snails, boiling avocado pits, and observing this beautiful, colorful world all around us."" -- Emma Straub, bestselling author and co-owner of Books Are Magic ""We use colors all the time but what are they exactly? Join this wacky deep dive into all your favorites and their murky, dangerous, and often gross beginnings. This is color like you've never seen it before! Oh boy, oh boy, this is just loads of fun!"" -- Betsy Bird on 2024 Older Funny Books for Kids