shoes

A pair of red sneakers describes the journey from the store window, onto a young boy's feet, across the Atlantic to Africa, and then onto the feet of others.

Gives a brief history of sports shoes and describes the design and construction of running shoes. Includes a glossary of related terms.

Looks at how and where athletic shoes are made, discusses their role in the global economy, and includes notes designed to help readers identify the skills needed for success in the twenty-first century in the areas of learning and innovation, business and money, and life and career.

When a leprechaun grants Ryan O'Connor's wish one St. Patrick's Day, Ryan must find a way to grant the leprechaun's wish in return or his piano teacher, her house, and another student will be gone forever.

A little girl goes shopping with her mother for new shoes which she insists must be blue.

A look at the basic parts of a sneaker and how they are constructed.

Traces, in simple text and illustrations, the history of shoes from prehistory to the present day.

A little Japanese girl tries to hide the fact that she has cracked her new red clogs.

Alphabetically-arranged entries provide a brief overview of more than 350 shoe designers, manufacturers, and brands.