The Revealing Story of Underwear by Katie Daynes

The Revealing Story of Underwear by Katie Daynes

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A fascinating delve into the history of underwear, from the first medieval pants to rib-cracking corsets and petticoats so wide women had trouble fitting through doors. Children can read how historical, social and industrial factors have affected what we wear under our clothes.

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The Revealing Story of Underwear by Katie Daynes

A fascinating delve into the history of underwear. From the first medieval pants to rib-cracking corsets and petticoats so wide women had trouble fitting through doors, children can read how historical, social and industrial factors have affected what we wear under our clothes. Includes a glossary of underwear terms. Usborne Young Reading has been developed with reading experts from Roehampton University. Series 2 is for readers growing in confidence. Sturdy hardback and ribbon marker make this incredible value for money.
"Irresistible for children learning to read" - Child Education Plus; "The Usborne Young Reading Program has a lovely selection of classic tales adapted for younger readersGraded 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
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.
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ISBN 13 9780746069356
ISBN 10 0746069359
Title The Revealing Story of Underwear
Author Katie Daynes
Series Young Reading Series 2
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Usborne Publishing Ltd
Year published 2006-07-28
Number of pages 64
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.