Sneakers: A Graphic History

Sneakers grew out of efforts to make more durable, more comfortable shoes—and became a major link between sports and fashion. Their sales rose with the popularity of tennis and exploded along with basketball, leading to celebrity endorsements, big-name brands, and continued technological breakthroughs. In the twenty-first century, sneakers are still evolving, along with "sneaker influencer" social media, smart tech, and other hot new trends.

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Sneakers: A Graphic History

Sneakers grew out of efforts to make more durable, more comfortable shoes—and became a major link between sports and fashion. Their sales rose with the popularity of tennis and exploded along with basketball, leading to celebrity endorsements, big-name brands, and continued technological breakthroughs. In the twenty-first century, sneakers are still evolving, along with "sneaker influencer" social media, smart tech, and other hot new trends.

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Sneakers: A Graphic History

Sneakers: A Graphic History

Sneakers: A Graphic History

Sneakers: A Graphic History

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Overview

Sneakers grew out of efforts to make more durable, more comfortable shoes—and became a major link between sports and fashion. Their sales rose with the popularity of tennis and exploded along with basketball, leading to celebrity endorsements, big-name brands, and continued technological breakthroughs. In the twenty-first century, sneakers are still evolving, along with "sneaker influencer" social media, smart tech, and other hot new trends.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781728432649
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date: 08/03/2021
Series: Amazing Inventions
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 32
File size: 18 MB
Note: This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range: 9 - 10 Years

About the Author

Blake Hoena has written more than one hundred books for children, including an original graphic novel series, Eek & Ack, and graphic novel retellings of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Peter Pan. Blake lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota, with his wife, two dogs, two cats, and hundreds of comics.
Ceej Rowland is a freelance illustrator with over ten years of experience. He loves new challenges and lives in England.
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