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Sneaker Century: A History of Athletic Shoes
By KEYSER, Amber J.
- ISBN
- 9781467726405
- Publisher
- Twenty-First Century
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on December 1, 2014 | Grades 5 and Up
Gr 5 Up—Trainers. Tennies. Kicks. No matter what they're called, athletic shoes have played an important role in American culture and the global economy during the past century, and this insightful look at the history of sneakers traces the shoes, from their humble origins in the Industrial Revolution to their current status as part of a multibillion dollar industry. While the text acknowledges the crucial role shoes play in athletic performance—a fact o...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2015
With a lighthearted tone; a keen understanding of sociocultural, political, and economic factors; and many photos of athletes and th...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
