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. Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Reviewed Table of contents Timeline of key events Whether they're vintage finds or today's trends someone was First in Fashion! This series highlights some of fashion's most innovative inventors. Budding fashionistas will love learning about these subjects' early lives, how they designed, developed, and marketed their famous product, and how their creations changed fashion forever. An attractive design and eye-catching visuals draw readers in, while engaging text delivers key business and economic concepts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
