W is for Weisz aka Houdini: Books about Immigrant Magician and Escape Artist, Harry Houdini4/12/2017 Erich Weisz was born in Budapest, Hungary in 1874, and moved with his family to Wisconsin when he was a child. Erich changed his name to Harry Houdini when he became a magician at the age of 20 - Harry was similar to his childhood nickname "Ehrie" and "Houdini" was in honor of a famous French Magician named Houdin. More than his ability in magic, Houdini gained fame as an escape-artist, and performed shows all over the country, and even in Europe. His acts included escaping from handcuffs, straightjackets, water-filled tanks and packing crates. Houdini's most famous act was the Chinese Water Torture Cell, in which he escaped after being suspended upside down by his feet in a locked glass cabinet, after managing to hold his breath for more than three minutes to escape. Children's Books: A Picture Book of Harry Houdini David Adler (Author), Michael Adler (Author), Collins Matt (Illustrator) Publisher: Holiday House (2010) Ages: 4-8 yrs; Grades: 1-3 Review: Amazon Reviews 4.5* Harry Houdini (Kids Can Read) Elizabeth MacLeod (Author), John Mantha (Illustrator) Publisher: Kids Can Press (2009) Ages: 6-8 yrs; Grades: 1-3 Review: Amazon Reviews 4.5* Who Was Harry Houdini? Tui Sutherland (Author), John O'Brien and Nancy Harrison (Illustrators) Publisher: Grosset and Dunlap (2002) Ages: 8-12 yrs; Grades: 3-7 Review: Amazon Reviews 4.5*
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Nalini Krishnankutty Series DescriptionStarting with A is for Albert, B is for Blackwell, and C is for Clive, the series highlights the contributions made by immigrants to science, art, medicine, and more - to the founding of our nation, our institutions and our ways of living. This series provides a starting point for parents, educators and librarians to shape personal perspectives, create common narratives, and increase awareness of the tremendous impact that immigrants have had on our country. Archives
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