Discovering World Cultures - Clothing and Jewelry

Plot

This beautifully illustrated book takes a close up look at clothing and jewelry in the world today and in ancient times. Attractive illustrations and intriguing information allow children to compare their own clothing styles with those of different cultures around the world as well as clothing in the past. Interesting features include: - clothing for protection, fashion, and status - jewelry from prehistoric times to modern - natural and man-made fibers - dressing up for special occasions - uniforms for protection and identification - clothing in different religions and cultures - footwear - body decoration from cosmetics to tattoos - accessories, hairstyles, and hats