Phil Knight: Founder of Nike. Biographies for Kids (Founders for Kids)

Inspire Your Kid to Dream Bigger.

Phil Knight started by selling Japanese running shoes from his car trunk. He went on to build one of the world’s best-known sports brands.

Knight’s story shows your child that they can start small, take a chance, and keep going when the first attempt doesn’t work.

Inside, your child will find:

Phil Knight’s early days, when he turned an interest in running into his first business.The story behind the Swoosh, a logo that became recognizable around the world.Coach Bill Bowerman’s waffle iron experiment and his search for a better running shoe.Nike’s partnership with Michael Jordan and the rise of Air Jordan.The setbacks and difficult decisions Knight faced as the business grew.A Young Founder’s Workbook to help kids explore their own business ideas.

Part of the Founders for Kids series, this book pairs a founder’s life story with activities that invite kids to think through his choices and develop their ideas.

Get a copy for your young reader today.

From the Publisher

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0F6V4KCVQ
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published
Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 28, 2025
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 102 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8281771672
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.4 ounces
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 – 14 years
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.23 x 9 inches
Part of series ‏ : ‎ Founders for Kids
Best Sellers Rank: #254,234 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #75 in Children’s Biography Comics #331 in Children’s Sports Biographies (Books) #2,116 in Children’s Sports & Outdoors Books (Books)
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