Sam Foster: Sunglasses Success

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 ofsunglasses 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. –Publisher’s website.