**In this zany, inclusive and vibrantly illustrated guide to all things color, the wondrous world of pigments comes alive across continents and history, with oodles of art, and tons of science.*So what is color? A red apple? A yellow banana? The purple goo from a squished sea snail? Once you start d...

**In this zany, inclusive and vibrantly illustrated guide to all things color, the wondrous world of pigments comes alive across continents and history, with oodles of art, and tons of science.*So what is color? A red apple? A yellow banana? The purple goo from a squished sea snail? 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 also science, too! What Is Color * 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. 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 everyday lives.