The Chemistry of Natural Dyes (Palette of Color Series) [Paperback]

Dianne N. Epp (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 6, 1995

Looks at traditional dyes derived from plant and animal sources.
* 56 pages
* Grades 9-12

Palette of Color Series Features:
* Links the colorful dyes familiar to all secondary school students with the topics in their chemistry courses
* Includes hands-on activities, teacher background and historical information, discussion questions, and reproducible classroom materials
* Grades 9-12

Editorial Reviews

Review

I found the three volumes that make up the Palette of Color monograph series to be well written and very useful resources around which a teacher can construct a unit on the chemistry of dyes and food colors. I recommend the books highly to teachers of high school chemistry and even of college general education chemistry courses. --Science Activities magazine

About the Author

Terrific Science Press is the publishing arm of Miami University (Ohio) Center for Chemistry Education. CCE brings chemistry and companion sciences to life for teachers, parents, and students at all levels, encouraging them to work together to solve scientific challenges, think critically, and use their powers of observation.

Product Details

• Paperback: 56 pages
• Publisher: Terrific Science Press; 1 edition (June 6, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1883822068
• ISBN-13: 978-1883822064
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.7 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #899,804 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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29 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Dyeing to Know, February 21, 2000

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This review is from: The Chemistry of Natural Dyes (Palette of Color Series) (Paperback)

One of a three-volume set, (the others are "The Chemistry of Food Dyes" and "The Chemistry of Vat Dyes") this is an excellent reference volume for novice dyers, students of chemistry, and experienced textile artists alike. It is structured as a handbook for guiding students through classroom exercizes to develop their understanding of the physiochemical properties of dyes for woolen fibers. The editor, an award-winning high-school chemistry professor, has an easy-going manner and knowledgable style that encourage confidence in this challenging subject among lay readers.