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The Day-Glo Brothers: The True Story of Bob and Joe Switzer's Bright Ideas and Brand-New Colors

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4 out of 5
Based on 1,723 Ratings and 269 Reviews

Book Description
A discovery that made the world a brighter place!

Joe and Bob Switzer were very different brothers. Bob was a studious planner who wanted to grow up to be a doctor. Joe dreamed of making his fortune in show business and loved magic tricks and problem-solving.

When an accident left Bob recovering in a darkened basement, the brothers began experimenting with ultraviolet light and fluo... More
Book Information
PublisherCharlesbridge Publishing
BindingHardcover (2 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages44
ISBN-10157091673X
ISBN-13978-1570916731
Publication Date07/01/2009
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About Chris Barton (Author) : I'm the author of picture books including bestseller Shark vs. Train, Sibert Honor-winning The Day-Glo Brothers, and Whoosh! Lonnie Johnson's Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions, which was included on ... more
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About Tony Persiani (Illustrator) : Tony Persiani is a published illustrator of children's books. A published credit of Tony Persiani is The Day-Glo Brothers.
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2/9/2010 Samantha Tai said: Sibert Honor Book for 2010
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