strauss, levi

An illustrated biography of businessman Levi Strauss, the inventor of blue jeans.

Briefly introduces the life 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.

Text and color illustrations explore the life and career of Levi Strauss, who founded the first company to manufacture blue jeans.

A graphic novel presenting the story of Levi Strauss and his invention of denim jeans. Also includes facts about Strauss and blue jeans, a glossary of terms, and resources.

Traces the life of the immigrant Jewish peddler who went on to found Levi Strauss & Co., the world's first and largest manufacturer of denim jeans.

Offers a brief overview of the life and career of Levi Strauss, who made his fortune during the gold rush by selling pants to the gold miners.

Describes the life and career 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.

Briefly introduces the life 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.

Tells the life story of German-American jeans creator Levi Strauss, describing his childhood, the reason his invention came to be, and works of charity his company performs.