Who Was Levi Strauss? (Who Was?) (Paperback)

Who Was Levi Strauss? (Who Was?) By Ellen Labrecque, Who HQ, Stephen Marchesi (Illustrator) Cover Image
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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.

About the Author


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.
Product Details
ISBN: 9780448488561
ISBN-10: 0448488566
Publisher: Penguin Workshop
Publication Date: March 9th, 2021
Pages: 112
Language: English
Series: Who Was?