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Who Was Levi Strauss?

by Ellen Labrecque
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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.
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Series: Who Was? Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group

Kindle Book

  • ISBN: 9780593225073
  • Release date: March 9, 2021

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9780593225073
  • Release date: March 9, 2021

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9780593225073
  • File size: 76463 KB
  • Release date: March 9, 2021

Formats

Kindle Book
OverDrive Read
EPUB ebook

subjects

Biography & Autobiography Crafts History Juvenile Nonfiction

Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:6
Lexile® Measure:930
Interest Level:4-8(MG)
Text Difficulty:4-6

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.
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Biography & Autobiography Crafts History Juvenile Nonfiction