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Big Wig: A Little History of Hair

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By Kathleen Krull
Publisher Scholastic, Incorporated - (Arthur A. Levine Books)
Big Wig: A Little History of Hair
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History has never been hairier. Did you know that kings AND queens wore fake beards in Ancient Egypt? Or that hair was used in medicine at the height of the Incan Empire? Or that Queen Elizabeth I had more than 80 wigs in various shades of red? Kathleen Krull and Peter Malone start at the dawn of history and bring us up to contemporary times, using incredible bits and bobs of hair fact and lore to show us just how much things have changed (and how they havent!). This is a perfect way to introduce young readers to the idea of a longitudinal study. And its also an irreverant and playful look at what funny fashion victims we humans have always been! Deserves a permanent spot on every bookshelf. (Get it?)

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1919 words1,919 words
48 pages48 pages
Lexile 930LLexile 930L
Grade 3 to 6Grade 3 to 6
Age 8-11Age 8-11
Published 2011Published 2011

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Hear it paste Hear it complex Hear it mint Hear it decree Hear it crude Hear it blondness Hear it baldness Hear it trendy Hear it walnut Hear it pigtail Hear it potion Hear it loaf Hear it unfashionable Hear it arc Hear it tar Hear it coax Hear it avocado Hear it evolve Hear it implant Hear it lard Hear it massage Hear it medicated Hear it uncut Hear it fermented Hear it classical Hear it hairdresser Hear it wedge Hear it lilac Hear it marrow Hear it hairspray Hear it frantic Hear it henna Hear it perfume Hear it horsehair Hear it flawless Hear it harsh Hear it velvety Hear it revolving Hear it hairbrush Hear it brew Hear it saffron Hear it breakthrough Hear it redhead Hear it samurai Hear it dynasty Hear it applause Hear it brilliant
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Hear it shininess Hear it mint Hear it decree Hear it blondness Hear it cavewoman Hear it itchiness Hear it baldness Hear it trendy Hear it unfashionable Hear it arc Hear it lye Hear it coax Hear it implant Hear it lard Hear it medicated Hear it uncut Hear it fermented Hear it longhaired Hear it hairdresser Hear it topknot Hear it marrow Hear it hairspray Hear it henna Hear it pompous Hear it horsehair Hear it velvety Hear it saffron Hear it redhead
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Book ISBN:

9780439676403

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