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How It Happened! Sneakers

The Cool Stories and Facts Behind Every Pair
By Stephanie Warren Drimmer
Series: How it Happened
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How It Happened! Sneakers explores the fascinating history of sneakers, revealing how these comfortable shoes came to dominate our wardrobes. From the world's oldest shoe to the latest designer releases, this fact-filled nonfiction book uncovers the evolution and cultural impact of sneakers in an engaging way.
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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 favourite 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!

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781454944966

Publisher: Union Square & Co.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 18 May 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Sterling

Illustration: all in color

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 192

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: How it Happened Stephanie Warren Drimmer

About the Author

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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