Reading Planet: Astro - Why Are You Wearing THAT? A history of the clothes we wear - Saturn/Venus band

This book explores the history of clothes, from the primitive fur garments of ancient humans to the diverse and innovative fashions of today. It answers questions such as how fashions developed, where they came from, and how they are made. The Astro range from Rising Stars Reading Planet is designed for struggling and reluctant readers aged 7-11, with dual-banding to support fluency and comprehension skills.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 56 pages
Publication date: 29 April 2022
Publisher: Hodder Education

Why are you wearing THAT?! Only joking, you look great!

That's the title of this book, which is all about the clothes that people have worn throughout history.

Once upon a time, humans didn't wear very much at all, except for the odd animal fur.

Nowadays, we have all sorts of cool, weird, and wonderful fashions.

But how did these fashions develop? And where did they come from? How do people even make clothes?

Read this book to find out the answers to these questions and much, much more!

You'll learn about three-meter-wide skirts, shoes so pointy they need to be chained to your knees, sports team kits, and the future of fashion.

Why Are You Wearing THAT? A history of the clothes we wear is part of the Astro range from Rising Stars Reading Planet.

Astro books are ideal for struggling and reluctant readers aged 7-11.

Each book is dual-banded so that children can improve their fluency whilst enjoying exciting fiction and non-fiction relevant to their age.

Reading Planet books have been carefully levelled to support children in becoming fluent and confident readers.

Each book features useful notes and questions to support reading at home and develop comprehension skills.

Interest age: 10-11

Reading age: 7-8 years

Weight: 172g
Dimension: 172 x 242 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398325739