Who Was Levi Strauss?

Ellen Labrecque, Who HQ, Stephen Marchesi

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Penguin Workshop
01 June 2021

History & the past: general interest (Children's&YA); People & places (Children's&YA)

Series: Who Was?

How did an immigrant who sold sewing supplies in New York City reinvent himself in the American West by creating the most iconic pair of pants in the world? Find out in this addition to the Who HQ library!

How did an immigrant who sold sewing supplies in New York City reinvent himself in the American West by creating the most iconic pair of pants in the world? Find out in this addition to the Who HQ library!

As a young working-class German immigrant, Levi Strauss left his family's dry goods business in New York City to journey out west for the California Gold Rush. Only Levi wasn't looking for gold -- he wanted to provide the miners with sturdy clothes to wear while they worked in the dusty river beds. His solution? Blue jeans -- pants made of strong denim fabric -- which have become one of the most beloved and fashionable clothing items in the world. Who Was Levi Strauss? follows the remarkable journey of this American businessman, and takes a look at how one man and a pair of pants changed fashion and the world forever.

By: Ellen Labrecque, Who HQ
Illustrated by: Stephen Marchesi
Imprint: Penguin Workshop
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 192mm, Width: 133mm, Spine: 6mm
Weight: 102g
ISBN: 9780448488561
ISBN 10: 0448488566
Series: Who Was?
Pages: 112
Publication Date: 01 June 2021
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ellen Labrecque is a former Senior Editor for Sports Illustrated for Kids and the author of over twenty nonfiction books for young readers, including biographies of Jim Thorpe and Magic Johnson and a number of Who Was? biographies.