The Day-Glo Brothers

The Day-Glo Brothers book cover
Even if they’d wanted to the ancient Egyptians couldn’t have painted their pyramids a green that glowed in the desert sun Back in 2600 BCE there was no such color A glowing orange Statue of Liberty might have made coming to America even more memorable But when Lady Liberty was assembled in 1886 that color wasn’t an option
The Day-Glo Brothers

The Day-Glo Brothers

A discovery that made the world a brighter place!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.This cover reproduction is not printed with Day-Glo colors. The actual book, however, is printed using three Day-Glo colors: Saturn Yellow, Fire Orange, and Signal Green.

About This Book

By: Chris Barton
Illustrated by: Tony Persiani
Published by: Charlesbridge
6-9Age Range
6.0 AR
39Pages
Science & NatureSubject
990LLexile
5-20 minsReading Time
WGuided Reading
WFountas & Pinnell
70DRA