The Story of Silk: From Worm Spit to Woven Scarves

By Richard Sobol

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0763641650
• ISBN13: 9780763641658
• Release Date: September 2012
• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 9.9" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4