Clothing in the Middle Ages

For nobles in the Middle Ages, clothing was a symbol of power and status. Their clothes were costly, made of beautiful material and encrusted with jewelry. Peasants wore work clothes made of coarser material. Young readers will be fascinated by this new book that features fashions from the days of knights and ladies. Topics include: - making fabrics - peasants' clothing - trade, towns, and textiles - fabrics from far away - style in towns - a noble's clothing - children's clothing - protected by armor - dressed for prayer - clothing in other cultures - hygiene - beauty Teacher's guide available.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Crabtree Classics
Published: 03/15/2004
ISBN: 9780778713838
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.36lbs
Size: 11.02h x 8.30w x 0.14d
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 78667 / Clothing in the Middle Ages
Reading Level: 6.9 / Interest Level: Middle Grade / Point Value: 1