The Biography of Cotton

by Carrie Gleason

Book Overview

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?...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0778724808
• ISBN13: 9780778724803
• Release Date: October 2005
• Publisher: Crabtree Classics
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.7" x 11.1"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6