The Biography of Cotton by Gleason, Carrie

The Biography of Cotton

From plant to T-shirt, this intriguing new book follows the history of this natural fiber from its...
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SKU: 9780778725169
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Author: Carrie Gleason
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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The Biography of Cotton by Gleason, Carrie

The Biography of Cotton

€14,81

The Biography of Cotton

€14,81
Author: Carrie Gleason
Format: Paperback
Language: English
From plant to T-shirt, this intriguing new book follows the history of this natural fiber from its earliest beginnings in Pakistan and Peru to its world-wide use today. Color photos and maps describe the plant itself as well as where and how it is produced. Historic black and white images help tell the real story of the early cotton trade highlighting slavery, child labor, and the manufacturing process. Other topics include - What is a commodity? - how cotton was used in the Ancient world - the history of cotton use and the textile industry - new technologies created to harvest cotton, and their effects on the rest of society - the lives of people on plantations, in the cotton fields, and in Mill Towns - cotton manufacturing around the world Teacher's guide available.

Author: Carrie Gleason
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
Published: 10/31/2005
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.39lbs
Size: 10.88h x 8.30w x 0.13d
ISBN: 9780778725169
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7.3
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 103193 / Biography of Cotton

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