Bibliograph

Chuck Taylor, sneaker sensation, Rebecca Felix

Type

Label

Chuck Taylor, sneaker sensation, Rebecca Felix

Language

eng

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

8-12, Brodart

resource.interestGradeLevel

3-7, Brodart

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Chuck Taylor

Oclc number

975490264

Responsibility statement

Rebecca Felix

Series statement

1st in fashion

Sub title

sneaker sensation

Summary

"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."--Publisher's website

Table Of Contents

Superstar sneakers -- Basketball star -- A growing game -- Converse -- Sales star -- For love of the game -- Travel & tough times -- Adding a patch -- Retirement & rebellion -- Fashion time machine -- Chucks after Taylor -- Timeline -- Glossary

Target audience

pre adolescent

Classification