Table of Contents

Introduction 4

1 This sneaker is bigger than a car 6

2 Some shoes had bark soles 8

3 A waffle maker revolutionized soles 10

4 Some sneakers stay on with air 12

5 These shoes have lots of names 14

6 Some sneakers are not for wearing 16

7 One person had 2,500 pairs 18

8 "Smart" sneakers have brains 20

9 The U.S. has more sneakers than people 22

10 One day sneakers will be printed for you 24

Activity 26

Timeline 28

Glossary 30

Index 31

About the Author 31

Facts For Now 32