Harry Houdini
Today, with the help of all kinds of technological gizmos, magicians and escapologists can do extraordinary things that delight and baffle their audiences. Many years ago Harry Houdini provoked a similar response from his audiences and he had no special effects to help him. He unique, and a showman both on stage and off.
Monica Kulling
Illustrator: Anne Reas
Nonfiction
For ages 6 to 8
Random House Books for Young Readers, 2003
ISBN: 0679885730
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Janice Weaver
Illustrator: Chris Lane
Nonfiction Picture Book
For ages 8 to 12
Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2011
ISBN: 978-1419700149
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Elizabeth MacLeod
Illustrator: John Mantha
Nonfiction
For ages 6 to 8
Kids Can Press, 2009
ISBN: 978-1554532988
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David A. Adler, Michael S. Adler
Illustrator: Matt Collins
Nonfiction Picture Book
For ages 6 to 9
Holiday House, 2009
ISBN: 978-0823420599
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Brian Selznick
Fiction
For ages 7 to 10
Simon and Schuster, 2001
ISBN: 0689844514
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Jason Lutes, Nick Bertozzi
Graphic Novel
For ages 12 and up
Hyperion Book CH, 2007
ISBN: 978-0786839025
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