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Louis Réard, bikini designer, Rebecca Felix

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Louis Réard, bikini designer, Rebecca Felix
Language
eng
resource.biographical
individual biography
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
resource.interestAgeLevel
8-12, Brodart
resource.interestGradeLevel
3-7, Brodart
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Louis Réard
Oclc number
975490081
Responsibility statement
Rebecca Felix
Series statement
1st in fashion
Sub title
bikini designer
Summary
"In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the inventor of the bikini, Louis Réard. Follow Réard's story from his early years designing cars for Renault to his creation and naming of the world's smallest swimsuit. Fun Facts, a helpful timeline, a glossary, and an index supplement the historical and color photos showcased in this inspiring biography. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO."--Publisher's website
Table Of Contents
Shocking swimwear -- Automobile engineer -- Swimsuits of the past -- War rations -- Sky wars -- The big reveal -- Bikini marketing & bans -- Star support -- Beach party bikinis -- Fashion time machine -- Swimwear staple -- Timeline -- Glossary
Target audience
pre adolescent
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