The Story of Silk: From Worm Spit to Woven Scarves

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.


Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Published: 09/25/2012
ISBN: 9780763641658
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.10h x 9.90w x 0.50d

Review Citations: 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

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