The+Day-Glo+Brothers

=The Day-Glo  Brothers = by Chris Barton Illustrated by tony Persiani

This colorful non-fiction picture book introduces Bob and Joe Switzer, brothers who invented Day-Glo paint. Cool retro illustrations and fun writing show how this fluorescent paint changed the world and brightened people's lives.

**Watch** book trailers. media type="youtube" key="wBYsYUEKxTE" height="219" width="392"media type="youtube" key="JGLwvtX9BHk" height="219" width="392" Tech Tip: If YouTube is blocked at your school the video will not appear in the wiki. If possible download it first from a non-blocked server. Trailer #1 Trailer #2

**Additional** ​web resources.

**Read** about the Day-Glo House in Cleveland.
 * Cleveland Area History

**Investigate** florescence light by watching a short animated explanation by Charlesbridge Publishing.

**Watch** Discovery TV's Time Warp: Paint Drums to see how The Blue Man Group use florescent paint in part of their performance. media type="youtube" key="Kh8pCjjMc-Y" height="219" width="392" Tech Tip: If YouTube is blocked at your school the video will not appear in the wiki. If possible download it first from a non-blocked server. Discovery TV

**Create** Day-Glo projects .
 * How to make Glow Jars

**Reading** resources.

Chris Barton: Activity and Discussion Guide. Comprehension Questions. Journal Writing Topics. Vocabulary Words. Word Search. Crossword Puzzle.