Clothing CL

by Piero Ventura

Book Overview

The use of clothing developed out of a basic human need to protect oneself from the elements. Here, celebrated author and artist Piero Ventura traces the evolution of clothing styles, fabrics, and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0395667917
• ISBN13: 9780395667910
• Release Date: January 1993
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.8" x 11.3"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

History of Clothing for Young Readers

An excellent summary of the history of clothing and styles aimed at a younger reader. It covers the full spectrum of human history and contains stunning and often humorous illustrations by the author. A good overview for an older child or a preteen; but when buying it for a child be warned that there are some drawings of topless women in the ancient and medieval sections.

THE EVOLUTION OF CLOTHING

Surely one of the most educational books for young readers, this informative volume traces the evolution of clothing from prehistoric times to the present day. Glowingly illustrated in sun-washed pastels by author/artist Ventura, the book includes a glossary of relevant terms. For a nice gift package, pair it with "Houses" by the same artist/author.