About the Book : The Stories and Secrets of Colours
From prehistory to the present day, colours have shaped our world in more ways
than you might expect. In The Stories and Secrets of Colours, young readers can
explore the many meanings behind and uses for colour all over the world, from
the Tuareg people of North Africa and their striking blue clothes, to why
saffron is so expensive and what makes flamingos pink. Through colour, we
discover amazing facts about animals and plants, learn how colours have changed
the course of history and find out how different colours affect our moods and
health.
Vivid, imaginative