Killer Style: How Fashion Has Injured, Maimed, and Murdered Through History
Author: McMahon, Serah-Marie
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"Killer Style: How Fashion Has Injured, Maimed, and Murdered Through History" by Serah-Marie McMahon with Alison Matthews David is a nonfiction book that explores the dangerous and deadly aspects of fashion throughout history. The book examines how makeup, clothing, and accessories have caused injury, illness, and even death to both wearers and makers. Topics include toxic cosmetics, restrictive garments, and hazardous working conditions in textile factories. This middle grades book presents historical facts about the harmful effects of fashion on people around the world.
Quick Summary
Fashion becomes a lethal weapon in this hair-raising history book that exposes the deadly side of style. Readers will gasp at stories like lead-filled makeup poisoning Victorian beauties, corsets crushing ribs and organs, and highly flammable fabrics turning wearers into human torches. If your kid loves the revolting humor of "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth Wimpy Kid" or the gross-out facts in "National Geographic Kids" books, they will devour these deadly fashion tales. Perfect for ages 9 to 13 who enjoy creepy history and anything that proves style can be fatal.