The Story of Silk: From Worm Spit to Woven Scarves (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780763641658)

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.


Author: Richard Sobol
ISBN-10: 0763641650
ISBN-13: 9780763641658
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Language: English
Published: 09/25/2012
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.10h x 9.90w x 0.50d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 6
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 154080 / Story of Silk: From Worm Spit to Woven Scarves


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 08/06/2012
Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2012
Booklist 09/01/2012 pg. 103
School Library Journal 10/01/2012 pg. 118
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2012 pg. 128
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2013 pg. 156 - Superior,Well Above Average