In 1924, Adi and Rudolf Dassler started a shoe company in their mother's laundry room. They would one day divide that company into Adidas and Puma. Today, Adidas sells millions of sneakers a year. The company's three-stripe logo is world famous. People of all ages wear Adidas sneakers for sports and style.

Thousands of years ago, shoes were made to protect people's feet. Today, people wear high-tech sneakers for sports and for style. Companies, such as Reebok, sell millions of sneakers every year. People around the world love wearing these sneakers.

Long ago, only athletes and wealthy people who played sports wore sneakers. King Henry VIII of England ordered a pair to play tennis on his lawn. Now, everyone wears sneakers-for sports and style. Puma was founded after two brothers in Germany became enemies and divided their shoe factory. Today, Puma is one of the world's largest sneaker companies.

Follow along with Max Flax as he is transformed from a plant growing in the Irish countryside to become a linen shirt worn by a coffee plantation owner in South America. Linen has been used for thousands of years by everyone, rich and poor, old and young. Before manmade fabrics, all clothing was made of silk, cotton, wool, and flax. Join Max on his adventure from Ireland to South America. Brilliant Books

Rubies have many different uses. They have been used in beautiful jewelry, ancient armor, and even lasers! How do people get these useful and beautiful gems? Readers explore the intricate process of mining for rubies, cutting these gems, and polishing them until they look their best. These steps are explained through clear, accessible text. Fun fact boxes provide additional information about rubies. With each turn of the page, readers encounter beautiful,...

Sapphires are known for their deep blue color, such as the color of the sapphire that famously sits at the center of Kate Middleton's engagement ring. However, sapphires can actually come in any color but red. Readers discover this and other amazing facts about sapphires as they explore engaging text and eye-catching fact boxes. They also examine vibrant photographs chosen to highlight the beauty of this popular gem. What is a star sapphire? The answer...

For as long as he could remember, she always wanted him to wear his socks. He didn't really like socks. They crunched his toes. They were baggy, and they twisted around his little ankles. As he grew, she always makes sure he had the perfect warm socks for his feet. He never quite understood why she wanted him to always have socks on his feet…until the day came when he had to put warm socks on hers. May your feet always be warm and your...

Billy is a handsome ginger cat who one day mysteriously grows a lion's mane. So is he a lion or is he a cat?

What a person wears is a major part of their identity. That makes the issue of school uniforms an important topic that will resonate with young people. Some people think that school uniforms help create a feeling of equality and get rid of distractions. Other people think that students should be able to express themselves through their chosen clothing at school. Readers will look at different arguments for and against the use of school uniforms. Through...

People call them "All Stars," "Chuck Taylors," "Chucks," and "Cons." Converse sneakers go by many names. For more than 100 years, they have been some of the most popular sneakers in the world. Everyone from kids to actors wear Converse sneakers to show their personality and style.