9780791098721 | Chelsea Clubhouse, April 1, 2008, cover price $280.00 |
About this edition: The full-color "Costume Around the World" set for younger readers takes a look at the way people dress in different countries throughout the world for daily life, celebrations, and other occasions; how climate, geography, and local resources affect clothes; the influence of religion, tradition, and culture on costume; materials and textiles used in costume making; ceremonial and special-occasion clothes; a history of costume in that country; international influence on style and fashion; and, accessories to complete the outfit.