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The Fabulous Story of Fashion

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Fabulous Story of Fashion
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Katie Daynes
Illustrated by Nilesh Mistry
SeriesYoung Reading Series 2
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:64
Dimensions(mm): Height 197,Width 136
ISBN/Barcode 9780746069561
ClassificationsDewey:391.009
Audience
Children / Juvenile

Publishing Details

Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd
Imprint Usborne Publishing Ltd
Publication Date 25 February 2006
Publication Country United Kingdom

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