Who Was Harry Houdini? (Who Was... Biography Series)

Who Was Harry Houdini? by Tui Sutherland, illustrated by John O'Brien and Nancy Harrison

Every kid has heard of Harry Houdini, the famous magician who could escape from handcuffs, jail cells, and locked trunks. But do they know that the ever-ambitious and adventurous Houdini was also a famous movie star and the first pilot to fly a plane in Australia?

This well-told biography is full of the details of Houdini's life that kids will really want to know about and illustrated throughout with beautiful black-and-white line drawings.

Book Details:

• Number of Pages: 112
• Book Size: 5-1/4" x 7-7/8"
• Book Type: Paperback
• Recommended Ages: 9-12
• ISBN 10: 0448426862
• ISBN 13: 978-0448426860

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The Who Was... series of biographies are an interesting way for children to learn about important people in history. The text is easy to read, detailed enough to provide insight into the person's life, and full of black and white illustrations to help children remember visually what they read.

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PBS American Experience, Harry Houdini — If you would like to read even more about Harry Houdini and see pictures of him, this website is an excellent resource. Includes a timeline, video, and much more!

Tribute to Harry Houdini — Information, photos, and sound-clips about Harry Houdini. (NOTE: The sound starts immediately as soon as you click this link. You might want to have the volume on your speakers turned down a little, as the sound starts kind of loud).

American Memory from the Library of Congress — Stories and photos of Harry Houdini.