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Harry Houdini (First Names Series)
SKU
082886
ISBN
9781419740909
Grade 3-7
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- Learn about Harry Houdini, the famous illusionist, and about some of his tricks too!
- Chapter book featuring illustrations and kid-friendly language
- Includes a timeline, glossary, notes, bibliography, and index
Description
Harry Houdini is known for his incredible and seemingly impossible escapes and tricks, and this book gives you not only a glimpse into his life and journey, but also a peek into how he accomplished some of his most complicated tricks. Providing an overview of Harry’s life, this chapter book is written in kid-friendly language and accompanied by the occasional illustration. Chapters are helpfully divided into sections with clear headings to aid understanding. The book also includes a timeline, glossary, notes, bibliography, and index. 160 pgs, hc.
Publisher's Description of Harry Houdini (First Names Series)
Before Harry Houdini (1874-1926) became the greatest magician in the world, he was just little Ehrich Weisz, a Hungarian-born immigrant who moved to America with his family and performed stage tricks for a little extra cash. He started off with card tricks and then eventually began performing the escape acts that would make him famous. Known for his daring and death-defying illusions, he would do some of the greatest tricks ever: escaping from a milk can, being buried alive, and being locked inside a crate and thrown into a river. He conquered each of these seemingly impossible feats and showed the world the power of a little magic.
Fun and fast-paced, Harry Houdini tells the story of the curious boy who became the world’s greatest magician, and reveals how Houdini did some of his most stunning escapes.
Category Description for First Names Series
Being on a first-name-basis implies a level of friendly familiarity, which is exactly the point of this charming series! Lighthearted illustrations share details about the family and times of the subject. Rich vocabulary is explained to the reader in a way that is not over their head. Several features in the back are helpful: a timeline, glossary, page notes, a select bibliography should you want to read more on someone, an index, and an about the author section. While packed with facts, you feel as if you are getting to better know a friend in this high-interest series. Paperback volumes range from 144 to 160 pages. ~Sara
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Abrams Books for Young Readers |
| Grades: | 3-7 |
| ISBN: | 9781419740909 |
| Length in Inches: | 8 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.4 |
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