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Description
This book is the story of natural and synthetic fibers in fashion, from ancient times to future forecasts.
Quick Summary
This book turns the clothes on your back into a time machine, showing how ancient Egyptians invented linen, Vikings mastered wool, and scientists today are creating fabrics that could one day charge your phone. Readers will be amazed by weird fiber facts like mushroom leather, spider silk stronger than steel, and the wild story of how polyester went from space suits to disco shirts. If your kid loves the "Magic Tree House" series or enjoys "Who Would Win?" books, they'll devour this fast-paced look at the materials that shaped human history. Perfect for kids in grades 4 through 8 who want to impress their friends with random fashion trivia and anyone curious about what their clothes are actually made of.