Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
4.9
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
2196
Points per Word
0.000228
Page Count
32
Points per Page
0.015625
Description
This biography profiles the life and career of Samuel Foster, the inventor of sunglasses. The book traces Foster's journey from his early experiments with protective eyewear to founding the Foster Grant company. It covers the development of sunglasses as both a practical invention and a fashion accessory, highlighting key moments in his entrepreneurial success. The narrative includes information about the materials and manufacturing processes that made sunglasses accessible to the general public.