The Story of Silk: From Worm Spit to Woven Scarves

The Story of Silk: From Worm Spit to Woven Scarves

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What does worm spit have to do with the world’s most luxurious fabric? Travel to Thailand for a close-up look at wrigglers, weavers, and wearers of silk.Join author and photographer Richard Sobol as he picks up his camera once more and travels to a small village in Thailand for an in-depth exploration of the story of silk and the labor-intensive process of making it. From nurturing the silkworms to weaving the fabric and photographing the children as they proudly model the finished product, this first-person narrative, illustrated with richly detailed photographs, chronicles the amazing process of creating one of history’s most desired textiles.Back matter includes a glossary and further information.

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Weight 0.44 kg
Dimensions 0.94 × 26.24 × 23.8 cm
PubliCanadanadation City/Country

USA
Author(s)

Format Old`

Language

Pages

40
Publisher

Year Published

2012-9-25
Imprint

For Ages

1-4
ISBN 10

0763641650
About The Author

Richard Sobol, an author and award-winning photographer, is the creator of the Traveling Photographer series of children's books. When not traveling, he is home in Massachusetts with his family.

Crisp, bright photographs and a simple, personal narrative create a remarkably informative look at the process of silk production in a Thai village.—Kirkus ReviewsReaders will be surprised and entranced by the origins of this ubiquitous fabric.—Publishers WeeklyThe book is attractively designed, open and uncluttered, with a fine balance of text and color photos.—BooklistSilk boasts an attractive format, a clearly written text, and excellent photography, and it offers a fascinating glimpse of the Thai people and their unique industry. It will also serve as a fine companion volume to The Life of Rice.—School Library JournalWho knew a book about worm spit could be so interesting!—The Horn Book
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