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The Day-Glo Brothers
The True Story of Bob and Joe Switzer's Bright Ideas and Brand-New Colors
By Barton, Chris & Persiani, Tony
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-1-57091-673-1
- Publisher
- Charlesbridge Publishing
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on August 1, 2009
Gr 4-6 Before 1935, fluorescent colors did not exist. Barton discusses how two brothers worked together to create the eye-popping hues. Joe Switzer figured out that using a black light to create a fluorescent glow could spruce up his magic act, so the brothers built an ultraviolet lamp. They began to experiment with var...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2009
Barton chronicles the invention and development of fluorescent paint by a pair of industrious brothers in the 1930s. Persiani'...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
