Publisher | Pan Macmillan |
ISBN 13 | 9780753448274 |
ISBN 10 | 753448270 |
Book Description | From prehistory to the present day, colours have shaped our world in more ways than you might expect.In The Stories and Secrets of Colour, young readers can explore the many meanings behind and uses for colour all over the world, from the Tuareg people of North Africa and their striking blue clothes, to why saffron is so expensive and what makes flamingos pink. Through colour, we discover amazing facts about animals and plants, learn how colours have changed the course of history and find out how different colours affect our moods and health.Vivid, imaginative full-spread illustrations from artist Sirjana Kaur are a joyful celebration of colour and award-winning Susie Brook's text reveals how colour is infused into every part of our lives. |
About the Author | Susie Brooks has a first class history of art degree and has worked as an editor and writer of children's non-fiction and picture books for over ten years, including the award-winning Get Into Art series and Human Body (Lift the Flap). She's an artist herself and sometimes runs art workshops with young children. She lives in Edinburgh. |
Language | English |
Author | Susie Brooks |
Publication Date | 20231026 |
Number of Pages | 80 |
Stories and Secrets of Colours