Sam Foster
Sunglasses Success
Part of the First in Fashion series
In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the first person to mass-produce sunglasses, Sam Foster. Follow Foster's story from his early years manufacturing plastic accessories to his creation of the Foster Grant company and the development of sunglasses from novelty item to fashion accessory to protective eyewear. 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.
Sam Foster: Sunglasses Success
Part of the First in Fashion series
In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the first person to mass-produce sunglasses, Sam Foster. Follow Foster's story from his early years manufacturing plastic accessories to his creation of the Foster Grant company and the development of sunglasses from novelty item to fashion accessory to protective eyewear. 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. Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Reviewed Table of contents Timeline of key events Whether they're vintage finds or today's trends someone was First in Fashion! This series highlights some of fashion's most innovative inventors. Budding fashionistas will love learning about these subjects' early lives, how they designed, developed, and marketed their famous product, and how their creations changed fashion forever. An attractive design and eye-catching visuals draw readers in, while engaging text delivers key business and economic concepts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Eddie Bauer: Down Jacket Developer
Part of the First in Fashion series
In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the inventor of the down jacket, Eddie Bauer. Follow Bauer's story from his early years at Bauer's Tennis Shop to the expanded Bauer's Sport Shop to the creation of his famous puffer jacket! 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. Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Reviewed Table of contents Timeline of key events Whether they're vintage finds or today's trends someone was First in Fashion! This series highlights some of fashion's most innovative inventors. Budding fashionistas will love learning about these subjects' early lives, how they designed, developed, and marketed their famous product, and how their creations changed fashion forever. An attractive design and eye-catching visuals draw readers in, while engaging text delivers key business and economic concepts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Eddie Bauer
Down Jacket Developer
Part of the First in Fashion series
In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the inventor of the down jacket, Eddie Bauer. Follow Bauer's story from his early years at Bauer's Tennis Shop to the expanded Bauer's Sport Shop to the creation of his famous puffer jacket! 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.
Mary Quant
Miniskirt Maker
Part of the First in Fashion series
In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the developer of the miniskirt, Mary Quant. Follow Quant's story from her early years selling her designs in her shop Bazaar as she names the miniskirt and brings it from popular London skirt style to worldwide fashion trend! 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.
Levi Strauss: Blue Jean Genius
Part of the First in Fashion series
In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the inventor of blue jeans, Levi Strauss. Follow Strauss's story from his early years as a dry goods merchant to his invention with Jacob Davis of the denim jeans. 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. Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Reviewed Table of contents Timeline of key events Whether they're vintage finds or today's trends someone was First in Fashion! This series highlights some of fashion's most innovative inventors. Budding fashionistas will love learning about these subjects' early lives, how they designed, developed, and marketed their famous product, and how their creations changed fashion forever. An attractive design and eye-catching visuals draw readers in, while engaging text delivers key business and economic concepts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Mary Quant: Miniskirt Maker
Part of the First in Fashion series
In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the developer of the miniskirt, Mary Quant. Follow Quant's story from her early years selling her designs in her shop Bazaar as she names the miniskirt and brings it from popular London skirt style to worldwide fashion trend! 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. Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Reviewed Table of contents Timeline of key events Whether they're vintage finds or today's trends someone was First in Fashion! This series highlights some of fashion's most innovative inventors. Budding fashionistas will love learning about these subjects' early lives, how they designed, developed, and marketed their famous product, and how their creations changed fashion forever. An attractive design and eye-catching visuals draw readers in, while engaging text delivers key business and economic concepts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Chuck Taylor: Sneaker Sensation
Part of the First in Fashion series
In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the inventor of All Stars, Chuck Taylor. Follow Taylor's story from his early years as a basketball star, to his career as a salesman for Converse, and his development of the Chuck Taylor All Star. Entertaining sidebars, 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. Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Reviewed Table of contents Timeline of key events Whether they're vintage finds or today's trends someone was First in Fashion! This series highlights some of fashion's most innovative inventors. Budding fashionistas will love learning about these subjects' early lives, how they designed, developed, and marketed their famous product, and how their creations changed fashion forever. An attractive design and eye-catching visuals draw readers in, while engaging text delivers key business and economic concepts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Chuck Taylor
Sneaker Sensation
Part of the First in Fashion series
In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the inventor of All Stars, Chuck Taylor. Follow Taylor's story from his early years as a basketball star, to his career as a salesman for Converse, and his development of the Chuck Taylor All Star. Entertaining sidebars, 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.
Louis Réard
Bikini Designer
Part of the First in Fashion series
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.
Levi Strauss
Blue Jean Genius
Part of the First in Fashion series
In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the inventor of blue jeans, Levi Strauss. Follow Strauss's story from his early years as a dry goods merchant to his invention with Jacob Davis of the denim jeans. 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.
Louis Rйard: Bikini Designer
Part of the First in Fashion series
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. Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Reviewed Table of contents Timeline of key events Whether they're vintage finds or today's trends someone was First in Fashion! This series highlights some of fashion's most innovative inventors. Budding fashionistas will love learning about these subjects' early lives, how they designed, developed, and marketed their famous product, and how their creations changed fashion forever. An attractive design and eye-catching visuals draw readers in, while engaging text delivers key business and economic concepts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.