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The Colours of History

How Colours Shaped the World
By Clive Gifford
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The Colours of History by Clive Gifford is a captivating children's book that explores the fascinating stories behind colours and their roles throughout human history. It takes young readers on a vibrant journey across cultures and time periods, revealing how colours have influenced art, fashion, politics, and technology. Packed with intriguing facts and lively illustrations, it's both educational and entertaining.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you’re fascinated by how colours can reveal intriguing stories from history and their cultural significance. Perfect for young readers, it creatively intertwines fun facts with educational content, providing a vibrant dive into historical events and cultures through the lens of colour.

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The Colours of History

A vibrant exploration of the stories behind different colours, and the roles they've played throughout history.

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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? 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 interpretative double-page spread illustration, followed by illustrated entries exploring the 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.

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The Colours of History by Clive Gifford receives praise for its intriguing approach, combining vivid illustrations with engaging text. Reviews highlight its exploration of colour's development and historical significance, making it both a visual delight and an informative read. It is noted for its unique organisation by colour, appealing to both young artists and historians.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784939670

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 April 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: words & pictures

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Marc-Etienne Peintre

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 290.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 64

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Clive Gifford Education & Reference

About the Author

Clive Gifford is an award-winning author of more than 200 books for children and young adults. His titles published by Ivy Kids include The Human Body in 30 Seconds, Brain Twisters, and Eye Benders, winner of the 2014 Royal Society Young People's Book Prize.

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