The Story of Silk

From Worm Spit to Woven Scarves

By: Richard Sobol

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Hardcover | 25 September 2012

At a Glance

Hardcover
40 Pages

Age
6 - 9

Grade
1 - 4

Dimensions(cm)
25.8 x 23.7

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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 hand-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.

Fascinating history and process behind one of the world's most coveted textiles
The fourth offering in the well-reviewed Traveling Photographer series
Features wonderfully detailed photographs and a first-person narrative to draw readers in

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.

Industry Reviews

Crisp, bright photographs and a simple, personal narrative create a remarkably informative look at the process of silk production in a Thai village.
--Kirkus Reviews

Readers will be surprised and entranced by the origins of this ubiquitous fabric.
--Publishers Weekly

The book is attractively designed, open and uncluttered, with a fine balance of text and color photos.
--Booklist

Silk 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 Journal

Who knew a book about worm spit could be so interesting!
--The Horn Book

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