The Fabulous Story of Fashion
Hardback
Main Details
Title |
The Fabulous Story of Fashion
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Katie Daynes
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Illustrated by Nilesh Mistry
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Series | Young Reading Series 2 |
Physical Properties |
Format:Hardback | Pages:64 | Dimensions(mm): Height 197,Width 136 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9780746069561
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Classifications | Dewey:391.009 |
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Usborne Publishing Ltd
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Imprint |
Usborne Publishing Ltd
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Publication Date |
25 February 2006 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
The fascinating story of fashion - from cavemen's coats to the catwalk couture of the modern age. Beautifully illustrated and full of fabulous fashion detail, bringing the costumes alive through every fold, sequin and pearl. Developed in conjunction with reading experts from the University of Surrey. Part of Young Reading Series 2 for readers growing in confidence.
Author Biography
Katie has been writing non-fiction children's books for almost half her life and loves questioning the world from a child's point of view. She's developed some of Usborne's bestselling series, including the See Inside books and Lift-the-flap Questions & Answers. When she's not writing, she likes drinking coffee, walking on the moors and playing competitive board games with her children.
Reviews'Irresistible for children learning to read' - Child Education Plus; 'The Usborne Young Reading Program has a lovely selection of classic tales adapted for younger readers. Graded in seven levels, these have just enough stretch in them and yet are not too overwhelming' - The Irish Sunday Independent; 'Crack reading and make confident and enthusiastic readers with this fantastic reading programme' - Julia Eccleshare
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