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The Day-Glo Brothers: The True Story of Bob and Joe Switzer's Bright Ideas and Brand-New Colors Hardcover - 2009

by Chris Barton; Tony Persiani (Illustrator)

Brothers Joe and Bob Switzer are quite different. Bob is the studious brother who wants to be a doctor, while Joe is a dreamer who loves magic. Together they mix science and imagination and create a whole new kind of color--one that glows. This bright new biography tells the true story of the inventors of Day-Glo colors. Full color.


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Chris Barton writes about books for children and young adults on his blog "Bartography." He is the author of SHARK VS. TRAIN, CAN I SEE YOUR ID?, and THE DAY-GLO BROTHERS. Chris lives in Austin, Texas.

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  • Title The Day-Glo Brothers: The True Story of Bob and Joe Switzer's Bright Ideas and Brand-New Colors
  • Author Chris Barton; Tony Persiani (Illustrator)
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition New
  • Pages 44
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Charlesbridge Publishing
  • Date 2009-07-01
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Dust Cover, Illustrated, Maps
  • ISBN 9781570916731 / 157091673X
  • Weight 0.9 lbs (0.41 kg)
  • Dimensions 11.1 x 8.6 x 0.5 in (28.19 x 21.84 x 1.27 cm)
  • Ages 07 to 10 years
  • Grade levels 2 - 5
  • Reading level 990
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 1900-1949
    • Catalog Heading: Science
    • Curriculum Strand: Science
  • Library of Congress subjects Colors, Color
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2008026959
  • Dewey Decimal Code 535.352

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Citations

  • ALA Notable Children's Books, 03/01/2010, Page 26
  • Booklist, 06/01/2009, Page 85
  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 01/01/2010, Page 0
  • Kirkus Review - Children, 06/15/2009, Page 0
  • New York Times Book Review, 12/20/2009, Page 12
  • Publishers Weekly, 06/29/2009, Page 129
  • Publishers Weekly Best Books, 11/02/2009, Page 30
  • School Library Journal, 08/01/2009, Page 118
  • SLJ's Best Books, 12/01/2009, Page 31

About the author

Chris Barton writes about books for children and young adults on his blog "Bartography." He is the author of SHARK VS. TRAIN, CAN I SEE YOUR ID?, and THE DAY-GLO BROTHERS. Chris lives in Austin, Texas.
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