<p><b>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!</b><br><br>So what <i>is</i> color? A red apple? A yellow banana? The purple goo from a squished sea snail?<br><br>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! <i>What Is Color?</i> 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.<br><br>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 every
