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A Brief History of Underpants
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
A Brief History of Underpants
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Christine Van Zandt
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Illustrated by Harry Briggs
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:48 | Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152 |
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Category/Genre | April Childrens Books April Childrens - Fiction |
ISBN/Barcode |
9780760370605
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Illustrations |
48 color illustrations
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
becker&mayer! books
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Imprint |
becker&mayer! kids
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Publication Date |
1 June 2021 |
Publication Country |
United States
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Description
From bloomers to boxers, everyone wears underwear! One part humor, one part history, A Brief History of Underpants explores the evolution of fashions most unmentionable garment. Gain a whole new understanding of underthings as you: * Learn which ruler was buried with over 100 pairs of underwear. * Discover how people kept their underclothes from falling off before elastic was invented. * Find out why some underwear was made from feathers. * And much, much more! Zany illustrations add to the humor, and step-by-step instructions teach real dyeing and washing techniques used hundreds of years ago. Interact with the topic directly by turning the reveal wheel on the front cover to see underwear evolve through the ages.
Author Biography
Christine Van Zandt is a literary editor, freelance writer and children's book author.
Reviews"I laughed my butt off! Not only is this book funny, but Christine Van Zandt delivers a veritable wedgie-whirlwind of utterly fascinating underwear info!" * Aaron Reynolds, New York Times bestselling author of Creepy Pair of Underwear *
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