Levi Strauss and Blue Jeans
Author: Nathan Olson
Publisher: Capstone
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 36
ISBN-13: 9780736896467
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTells the story of Levi Strauss and the evolution of blue jeans. Written in graphic format.
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Author: Nathan Olson
Publisher: Capstone
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 36
ISBN-13: 9780736896467
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTells the story of Levi Strauss and the evolution of blue jeans. Written in graphic format.
Author: Tony Johnston
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 37
ISBN-13: 0152061452
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRetells, in tall-tale fashion, how Levi Strauss went to California during the Gold Rush, saw the need for a sturdier kind of trouser, and invented jeans.
Author: Lynn Downey
Publisher:
Published: 2016
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781625342294
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBlue jeans are globally beloved and quintessentially American. They symbolize everything from the Old West to the hippie counter-culture; everyone from car mechanics to high-fashion models wears jeans. And no name is more associated with blue jeans than Levi Strauss & Co., the creator of this classic American garment. As a young man Levi Strauss left his home in Germany and immigrated to America. He made his way to San Francisco and by 1853 had started his company. Soon he was a leading businessman in a growing commercial city that was beginning to influence the rest of the nation. Family-centered and deeply rooted in his Jewish faith, Strauss was the hub of a wheel whose spokes reached into nearly every aspect of American culture: business, philanthropy, politics, immigration, transportation, education, and fashion. But despite creating an American icon, Levi Strauss is a mystery. Little is known about the man, and the widely circulated "facts" about his life are steeped in mythology. In this first full-length biography, Lynn Downey sets the record straight about this brilliant businessman. Strauss's life was the classic American success story, filled with lessons about craft and integrity, leadership and innovation.
Author: Elsie Olson
Publisher: Checkerboard Library
Published: 2017-09
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781532110771
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn this engaging biography, readers will learn about the inventor of blue jeans, Levi Strauss. Follow Strauss's story from his early years as a dry goods merchant to his invention with Jacob Davis of the denim jeans. 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.
Author: Nathan Olson
Publisher: Capstone
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 36
ISBN-13: 9780736896467
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTells the story of Levi Strauss and the evolution of blue jeans. Written in graphic format.
Author: Ellen Labrecque
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2021-03-09
Total Pages: 114
ISBN-13: 0593225074
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHow 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.
Author: Maryann N. Weidt
Publisher: Millbrook Press
Published: 2011-01-01
Total Pages: 68
ISBN-13: 0822589117
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn 1847 an eighteen-year-old immigrant arrived in New York. He had little in his pockets and no knowledge of English. However, by 1874, people throughout the United States knew him as the man who made blue jeans with copper rivets. Even now Levi Strauss's name lives on as a mark of quality and style. In Mr. Blue Jeans, Maryann N. Weidt presents the history of this hardworking man, as he struggles through long, grueling days as a peddler and challenging times as a young businessman. His honesty, integrity, and generosity stand out as clearly as his name, making this rags-to-riches story well worth reading. The accurate and highly readable text is enriched by Lydia M. Anderson's dramatic black-and-white illustrations.
Author: Lynn Downey
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Published: 2009-04
Total Pages: 34
ISBN-13: 9780738569345
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Carin T. Ford
Publisher: Enslow Elementary
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780766022492
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDescribes the life and career of of Levi Strauss, a Bavarian Jew who immigrated to the United States in 1847 and became a very successful businessman and philanthropist after inventing blue jeans.
Author: Lynn Downey
Publisher: UMass + ORM
Published: 2017-02-17
Total Pages: 374
ISBN-13: 1613764642
DOWNLOAD EBOOK“A compelling story of migration, family solidarity, Jewish enterprise networks and the emergence of a marketing empire that spans two centuries.” —Hasia R. Diner, author of Hungering for America Blue jeans are globally beloved and quintessentially American. They symbolize everything from the Old West to the hippie counter-culture; everyone from car mechanics to high-fashion models wears jeans. And no name is more associated with blue jeans than Levi Strauss & Co., the creator of this classic American garment. As a young man Levi Strauss left his home in Germany and immigrated to America. He made his way to San Francisco and by 1853 had started his company. Soon he was a leading businessman in a growing commercial city that was beginning to influence the rest of the nation. Family-centered and deeply rooted in his Jewish faith, Strauss was the hub of a wheel whose spokes reached into nearly every aspect of American culture: business, philanthropy, politics, immigration, transportation, education, and fashion. But despite creating an American icon, Levi Strauss is a mystery. Little is known about the man, and the widely circulated “facts” about his life are steeped in mythology. In this first full-length biography, Lynn Downey sets the record straight about this brilliant businessman. Strauss’s life was the classic American success story, filled with lessons about craft and integrity, leadership and innovation. “The inspiring story of a man who ultimately transformed modern fashion. It is a quintessential immigrant story with fascinating insights into American history.” —Foreword Reviews “This enthralling story tells of the genesis, not only of a landmark item of clothing, but of a dream, an ethos, a world-changing mentality.” —Paul Trynka, author of David Bowie: Starman