Sam Foster: Sunglasses Success
In this engaging biography, readers will learn about the first person to mass-produce sunglasses, Sam Foster. Follow Foster's story from his early years manufacturing plastic accessories to his creation of the Foster Grant company and the development of sunglasses from novelty item to fashion accessory to protective eyewear. Fun Facts, 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.
Interest Level | Grade 3 - Grade 6 |
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Reading Level | Grade 4 |
Genre | Nonfiction |
Subject | Biographies, History, Social Studies |
Copyright | 2018 |
Division | Abdo Publishing |
Imprint | Checkerboard Library |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 32 |
Season | 2017-09-01 |
ISBN | 9781532110740, 9781680788594 |
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Title Format | Reinforced Library Bound Hardcovers, Multi-user eBook |
Dewey | 391 |
Graphics | Full-color photographs |
Dimensions | 8 x 8 |
Lexile | 740 |
Guided Reading Level | Q |
ATOS Reading Level | 4.9 |
ATOS Interest Level | MG |
Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 501681 |
Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
Features | Glossary of key words, Index, Informative sidebars, Reviewed, Table of contents, and Timeline of key events |
Online Resources | FREE! Booklinks Nonfiction Network |
First in Fashion – School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Each brief book is packed with often fascinating information. The design is colorful and eye-catching, including many illustrative photographs, both historical and stock. . . . These are highly engaging and rich resources.