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Harry Houdini for Kids
Laurie Carlson
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Description for Harry Houdini for Kids
Paperback. Num Pages: 144 pages, 50 b/w photos. BIC Classification: YNM; YNP. Category: (JC) Children's (6-12). Dimension: 279 x 216 x 9. Weight in Grams: 528.
Illusionist, escape artist, movie star, aviator, and spy—Harry Houdini was all these and an international celebrity and the world’s most famous magician. This fascinating biography looks at all the facets of Houdini’s amazing life and includes 21 magic tricks and illusions for a hands-on learning experience. Children will be inspired by this Jewish immigrant who grew up in poverty and, through perseverance and hard work, went on to become one of the most popular and successful entertainers of all time. Houdini was an artist who created his acts carefully, practicing them for years in some cases. He performed such seemingly ... Read more
Illusionist, escape artist, movie star, aviator, and spy—Harry Houdini was all these and an international celebrity and the world’s most famous magician. This fascinating biography looks at all the facets of Houdini’s amazing life and includes 21 magic tricks and illusions for a hands-on learning experience. Children will be inspired by this Jewish immigrant who grew up in poverty and, through perseverance and hard work, went on to become one of the most popular and successful entertainers of all time. Houdini was an artist who created his acts carefully, practicing them for years in some cases. He performed such seemingly ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Chicago Review Press United States
Number of pages
144
Condition
New
Number of Pages
144
Place of Publication
Chicago, United States
ISBN
9781556527821
SKU
V9781556527821
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Ref
99-18
About Laurie Carlson
Laurie Carlson is the author of Colonial Kids, Westward Ho!, More Than Moccasins, Green Thumbs, and Kids Camp! She has taught preschool, primary grades, and children's art classes. She lives in Cheney, Washington.
Reviews for Harry Houdini for Kids
"A very comprehensive biography"
Publishers Weekly "A wealth of detailed information on . . . Houdini."
Kirkus Reviews "Reluctant readers (as well as budding troublemakers) will flock to this biography/handbook hybrid . . .[Carlson's)]snappy writing gives it new life . . . enlivened with period photographs . . . this is one book that will magically ... Read more
Publishers Weekly "A wealth of detailed information on . . . Houdini."
Kirkus Reviews "Reluctant readers (as well as budding troublemakers) will flock to this biography/handbook hybrid . . .[Carlson's)]snappy writing gives it new life . . . enlivened with period photographs . . . this is one book that will magically ... Read more