Harry Houdini : the legend of the world's greatest escape artist
(Book)
Author
Contributors
Lane, Chris 1982- Illustrator
Published
New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2011.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
45 pages : illustrations (some color), portraits, photographs ; 26 cm
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 2
Status
Waterloo Public Library - Adult Nonfiction
TEEN 793.8092 HOLL
1 available
TEEN 793.8092 HOLL
1 available
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Waterloo Public Library - Adult Nonfiction | TEEN 793.8092 HOLL | On Shelf |
| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Falls Public Library - Youth Biographies - 1st Floor | J B HOUDINI | On Shelf |
Subjects
LC Subjects
OCLC Fast Subjects
Other Subjects
Biographies.
Biography
Escape artists.
Houdini, Harry, -- 1874-1926.
Houdini, Harry, -- 1874-1926.
Magic -- United States -- Biography.
Magicians.
Magiciens (Illusionnistes) -- États-Unis -- Biographies -- Ouvrages pour la jeunesse.
Virtuoses de l'évasion (Prestidigitation) -- États-Unis -- Biographies -- Ouvrages pour la jeunesse.
Biography
Escape artists.
Houdini, Harry, -- 1874-1926.
Houdini, Harry, -- 1874-1926.
Magic -- United States -- Biography.
Magicians.
Magiciens (Illusionnistes) -- États-Unis -- Biographies -- Ouvrages pour la jeunesse.
Virtuoses de l'évasion (Prestidigitation) -- États-Unis -- Biographies -- Ouvrages pour la jeunesse.
More Details
Published
New York : Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2011.
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 7, 2 Points
Level 7, 2 Points
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 46-47) and index.
Description
The life of Harry Houdini and his less famous partner, his brother Dash, includes details of his well-known career as a magician, as well as his interest in exposing fake mediums and other frauds. Sidebars highlight topics related to the early 20th century, such as child labor, the dime museums, and early aviation, an interest of Houdini's.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,MG,7.0,2.0,147810.
Study Program Information
Reading Counts RC,6-8,9.5,6,Quiz: 55924.
Awards
Prairie Pasque Children's Book Award, 2013-2014.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Weaver, J., & Lane, C. 1. (2011). Harry Houdini: the legend of the world's greatest escape artist . Abrams Books for Young Readers.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Weaver, Janice and Chris 1982- Lane. 2011. Harry Houdini: The Legend of the World's Greatest Escape Artist. Abrams Books for Young Readers.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Weaver, Janice and Chris 1982- Lane. Harry Houdini: The Legend of the World's Greatest Escape Artist Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Weaver, Janice., and Chris 1982- Lane. Harry Houdini: The Legend of the World's Greatest Escape Artist Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2011.
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