Photographs and text document the history and meaning of clothing, from loincloths to modern children's clothes. With numerous illustrations and

Discusses the history of various costumes worn in Greece and Turkey.

Discusses the history of various costumes worn in the lands between America and Asia in the expanse known as Oceania.

Discusses the history of various costumes worn in Italy and Switzerland.

Discusses the history of various costumes worn in China and Japan.

Discusses the history of the different kinds of clothing worn in various parts of Spain and Portugal.

Discusses the history of various costumes worn in India and Sri Lanka.

Discusses the history of various costumes worn in the British Isles.

Uses colorful photographs to show the clothing and dress of children from places around the globe, including Peru, Uganda, and Sweden.

Discusses the history of various costumes worn in Africa.

Discusses the history of various costumes worn in France.

Discusses the history of various costumes worn in northern Europe.