# The Story of Silk: From Worm Spit to Woven Scarves - Hardcover

by **Richard Sobol** (Author), **Richard Sobol** (Illustrator)

****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.

### Author Biography

**Richard Sobol,** 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.

**Number of Pages:** 40

**Dimensions:** 0.5 x 9.1 x 9.9 IN

**Illustrated:** Yes

**Publication Date:** September 25, 2012

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** Story of Silk: From Worm Spit to Woven Scarves

**Interest Level:** Lower Grades, K-3

**Reading Level:** 6

**Point Value:** 1

## Details

- **Price:** 17.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

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