How It Happened! Sneakers
The Cool Stories and Facts Behind Every Pair
- Hardcover
192 pages
- Release Date
25 July 2023
Summary
Find out how sneakers took over the world in this fact-filled nonfiction book, part of a series about the stories behind cool objects!
From going to school to shopping at the mall, sneakers are one of the most comfortable ways to get around. But how did these rubbery soles become everyone’s favorite shoe to stomp in? Readers will love learning about the story behind sneakers, from the world’s oldest shoe to the latest designer sneaker drop… and everything in between!
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781454944966 |
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| ISBN-10: | 145494496X |
| Author: | Stephanie Warren Drimmer |
| Publisher: | Union Square & Co. |
| Imprint: | Sterling |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 192 |
| Release Date: | 25 July 2023 |
| Weight: | 558g |
| Dimensions: | 152mm x 228mm |
| Series: | How it Happened |
| Audience Age: | 8-12 |
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Critics Review
“[A] clear, close-up look at an invention (versatile, comfortable shoes) that captures affection and loyalty, plus an exhortation to young innovators to think about their own spin on the product. It’s also an interesting examination of the ways that professional athletics and personal exercise have evolved over the last century. A fun and fact-filled look at footwear that will find its audience.” —Kirkus Reviews
“The How It Happened! series provides energetic, upbeat histories of everyday items that should be familiar to most kids. Pages are filled with eye-catching graphics, sidebars, photos, illustrations, and accessible text pepper with numerous exclamation points.” —Booklist
“This colorful, informative nonfiction book leads readers through the fascinating history of sneakers … . Colorful photographs and drawings appear throughout, along with interesting bits of trivia and quotes, and the brightly colored pages add to its readability and eye-catching design … . This engaging, educational book will appeal to middle grade sneakerheads and fans of books about the history of inventions.” —School Library Journal
Stephanie Warren Drimmer
WonderLab Group is a custom-content-creation and editorial-services firm specializing in publishing, audio, and digital content in the areas of children’s nonfiction and STEM. Their focus is on developing programmatic and 360-degree content to build nonfiction brands and franchises that promote science and inspire curious kids.
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