Blue : a history of the color as deep as the sea and as wide as they sky / by Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond ; illustrated by Daniel Minter.

Author/creator Brew-Hammond, Nana Ekua author.
Other author Minter, Daniel, illustrator.
Format Electronic
PublicationNew York : Alfred A. Knopf, [2022]
Description1 online resource (34 unnumbered pages) : color illustrations
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Abstract Explores the history of the color blue from the use of blue rocks called lapis lazuli by ancient Egyptians to the development of indigo dye in India and Africa and the creation of chemical blue. Highlights the symbolic representation of the color blue. Includes back matter and additional resources.
Local noteeBook.
Local noteMackinVIA eBook.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references.
Citation/References note Booklist, 10/15/2021
Citation/References note Horn Book Guide, 1/2022
Citation/References note Kirkus Reviews Starred, 9/15/2022
Citation/References note Publishers Weekly Starred, 1/10/2022
Citation/References note School Library Journal Starred, 4/2022
Interest grade level 1-4.
Audience AD 1060 Lexile.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web.
Source of descriptionDescription based on book record.
Genre/formElectronic books.
ISBN9781984894380

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