 
Umbrellas
by Judith P. Josephson
(Carolrhoda Books)
Umbrellas traces the history of this popular rainy-day accessory. You'll learn that the first umbrellas weren't used in the rain at all--and that only the most important people were allowed to own them. Since then, these odd contraptions of cloth and metal have found a permanent place in our lives and popular culture--not to mention over our heads! Filled with photographs of umbrellas of all kinds in history, art, music, dance, and the movies, the book strikes a whimsical, irreverent tone, and is a perfect way to learn about this useful everyday object found in households all over the world.
Take a Sneak Peek inside this book.
View a real silk parasol (for shading from the sun) from Burma.
Just for Kids activities for Umbrellas
For fun with an umbrella puzzler, follow the link below:
www.first-school.ws/puzzlesonline/alphabet/u_umbrella.htm
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