Description
For nobles in the Middle Ages, clothing was a symbol of power and status. Their clothes were costly, made of beautiful material and encrusted with jewelry. Peasants wore work clothes made of coarser material. Young readers will be fascinated by this new book that features fashions from the days of knights and ladies. Topics include: - making fabrics - peasants' clothing - trade, towns, and textiles - fabrics from far away - style in towns - a noble's clothing - children's clothing - protected by armor - dressed for prayer - clothing in other cultures - hygiene - beauty Teacher's guide available.
Title Details
Author: |
Elliott, Lynne |
Publisher: |
Crabtree Classics |
Language: |
English |
Copyright: |
2004 |
Number of Pages: |
32 |
Dewey: |
391.009 |
Dewey Range: |
300s |
Binding Type: |
Paperback |
Interest Age: |
10 |
Accelerated Reader Interest Level: |
Middle Grade |
Accelerated Reader Reading Level: |
6.9 |
Accelerated Reader Point Value: |
1 |
Guided Reading Level: |
R |
Guided Reading Interest Age: |
Grade 4 |
Lexile Level: |
1100 |
Lexile Range: |
Fluent Reader (1000 - 1299) |
