Bibliograph

The Day-Glo brothers, the true story of Bob and Joe Switzer's bright ideas and brand-new colors, Chris Barton ; illustrated by Tony Persiani

Type

Label

The Day-Glo brothers, the true story of Bob and Joe Switzer's bright ideas and brand-new colors, Chris Barton ; illustrated by Tony Persiani

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

resource.biographical

collective biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

990, Lexile

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 7-10

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Day-Glo brothers

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

232636499

resource.readingGradeLevel

Grades: 2-5

Responsibility statement

Chris Barton ; illustrated by Tony Persiani

resource.studyProgramName

Accelerated Reader /, LG, 6.0, 0.5.

Sub title

the true story of Bob and Joe Switzer's bright ideas and brand-new colors

Summary

Joe and Bob Switzer were very different brothers. Bob was a studious planner who wanted to grow up to be a doctor. Joe dreamed of making his fortune in show business and loved magic tricks and problem-solving. When an accident left Bob recovering in a darkened basement, the brothers began experimenting with ultraviolet light and fluorescent paints. Together they invented a whole new kind of color, one that glows with an extra-special intensity ... Day-Glo

Target audience

primary

resource.variantTitle

Dayglo brothers

Contributor