In this ambitious, panoramic social history, Sofi Thanhauser brilliantly tells five stories-Linen, Cotton, Silk, Synthetics, Wool-about the clothes we wear and where they come from, illuminating our world in unexpected ways. She takes...
Clothing and dress
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Auteur:Gilman, PhoebeSommaire:In this retelling of a traditional Jewish folktale, Joseph's baby blanket is transformed into ever smaller items as he grows until there is nothing left--but then Joseph has an idea.
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Auteur:Stinson, Kathy, Lewis, Robin BairdSommaire:Kelly's mom doesn't understand all of the reasons why red is the best color. Through minimal text and elegant illustration, Kelly shows her mom why juice tastes better in the red cup, red pyjamas keep the monsters away at night, and red...
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Auteur:Stone, TiffanySommaire:Humorous poems for children about colourful clothing, shoes, and even hair.
- Auteur:Carver, CourtneySommaire:
Wear just 33 items for 3 months and get back all the JOY you were missing while you were worrying what to wear. In Project 333, minimalist expert and author of Soulful Simplicity Courtney Carver takes a new approach to living simply...
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Auteur:Baldacchino, ChristineSommaire:A young boy faces adversity from classmates when he wears an orange dress at school.
- Auteur:Thompkins-Bigelow, JamilahSommaire:
A khimar is a flowing scarf that my mommy wears. Before she walks out the door each day, she wraps one around her head. A young girl plays dress-up with her mother's headscarves, feeling her mother's love with every one she tries on....
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Auteur:Uegaki, ChieriSommaire:Le jour de la rentrée des classes, Suki veut absolument mettre le kimono que sa grand-mère lui a offert. Elle le porte fièrement malgré les moqueries de ses soeurs et des autres élèves. Que se passera-t-il lorsqu'elle devra, à son tour...
- Auteur:James, EloisaSommaire:
Miss Cleopatra Lewis is about to be launched in society by her aristocratic grandfather. But since she has no intention of marrying, she visits a costume emporium specifically to order unflattering dresses guaranteed to put off any...
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Auteur:Martin, Jill, Lehu, Pierre A.Sommaire:Your full-color guide to building a fun, functional wardrobe Fashion For Dummies takes the guess out of dress, giving you the confidence and know-how you need to dress for every occasion. This full-color guide is packed with tips on...
- Auteur:Bullard, LisaSommaire:
Chloe is excited to pick out a special outfit for school, but she isn't sure of what to wear. Readers will learn how clothes can show a person's interests, personality, culture, and more in this delightful story!
- Auteur:Hughes, TalbotSommaire:
Explanations of Western European trends in men and women's fashion from prehistoric times to the Victorian Era.
- Auteur:Ford, Richard ThompsonSommaire:
For centuries, clothing has been a wearable status symbol; fashion, a weapon in struggles for social change; and dress codes, a way to maintain political control. Dress codes evolved along with the social and political ideals of the day...
- Auteur:Hyland, VeroniqueSommaire:
Veronique Hyland takes aim at the institutions within the fashion industry while reminding us of the importance of dress and what it means for self-presentation. Everything from societal changes to the progress (or lack thereof) of...
- Auteur:Boulay, StéphanieSommaire:
Anatole est inconsolable. Rien ni personne ne peut soulager sa peine. Jusqu'{grave}a ce que sa grande soeur R{acute}egine se donne pour mission de comprendre ce qui le rend si malheureux... Pour sa premi{grave}ere incursion en litt...
