How It Happened! Sneakers

The Cool Stories and Facts Behind Every Pair

Stephanie Warren Drimmer, Wonderlab Group

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English

Sterling
25 July 2023

Science & technology: general interest (Children's&YA)

Series: How it Happened

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!

By: Stephanie Warren Drimmer, Wonderlab Group
Imprint: Sterling
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm,
ISBN: 9781454944966
ISBN 10: 145494496X
Series: How it Happened
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 25 July 2023
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

Reviews for How It Happened! Sneakers: The Cool Stories and Facts Behind Every Pair

[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