Glitter Everywhere!: Where It Came From, Where It’s Found & Where It’s Going

This nonfiction book examines the science of glitter’s shine and traces people’s long fascination with sparkling materials. It looks at uses of iridescent beetle wings, mica, and other substances in ancient Egyptian, South African, Greek, and Mayan art and objects. The book also follows twentieth-century manufacturing, including mica and plastic pieces, and explains how glitter came to appear in products ranging from makeup to motorcycles.