Tom Pendergast
Author
Series
Publisher
Omnigraphics
Pub. Date
2007.
Language
English
Description
"Examines the Vietnam War and its lasting impact on the United States, Vietnam, and the world. Features include narrative overview, biographical profiles, primary source documents, detailed chronology, and annotated sources for further study"--Provided by publisher.
12) Fashion, costume, and culture: clothing, headwear, body decorations, and footwear through the ages
Author
Publisher
UXL
Pub. Date
c2004
Language
English
Description
Provides a broad overview of costume traditions of diverse cultures from prehistoric times to the present day. Examines more than 430 items of human decoration and adornment, ranging from togas to turbans, necklaces to tennis shoes. Explores how and why items were created, the people who made them, and their uses. This set shows how clothing, headwear, body decorations, and footwear reflect the different cultural, religious, and societal beliefs.