{"product_id":"the-story-of-silk-isbn-9780763641658","title":"The Story of Silk","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat 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.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eJoin 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.\u003cbr\u003eBack matter includes a glossary and further information.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCrisp, bright photographs and a simple, personal narrative create a remarkably informative look at the process of silk production in a Thai village.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReaders will be surprised and entranced by the origins of this ubiquitous fabric.\u003cbr\u003e—Publishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book is attractively designed, open and uncluttered, with a fine balance of text and color photos.\u003cbr\u003e—Booklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSilk 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.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWho knew a book about worm spit could be so interesting!\u003cbr\u003e—The Horn Book\u003cb\u003eRichard Sobol,\u003c\/b\u003e 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.","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46300797468901,"sku":"NP9780763641658","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780763641658.jpg?v=1767741683","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-story-of-silk-isbn-9780763641658","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}