How did a poor boy named Ehrich Weiss became the famous escape artist, Harry Houdini?
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Ever wonder why some peoples eyes look red in a photograph or why egg whites can literally be whipped into shape? The Exploratorium has the answers!
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In ancient times there lived a prince named Lugalbanda, the youngest and weakest of seven sons. He never expected to achieve greatness, but he discovers his true strength when he is called upon to save his brothers and bring peace to his land.
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Dramatic full color illustrations (which won a Caldecott Honor) and splendid, poetic language depict the bravery of Harriet Tubman, who escaped slavery on a Maryland plantation only to return again and again to help other slaves escape.
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Inspired by stories she heard as a child, the author presents original tales steeped in oral tradition and imbued with the African American experience.
Alliterative language and crisp illustrations present 15 math mysteries to solve. Answers – and more to think about – are presented at the end of this playful and engaging book.
Animals move in different ways. They swing, dive, and dance across the pages and through the book, propelled by highly textured collages on open pages. Typeface and illustration combine to present a look at animal locomotion on land and in water.
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This richly illustrated collection of haiku poems is a counting book as well as an introduction to Japanese gardens and to a poetic form. From one leaf chased by a little girl to 10 stone lanterns, this garden can be enjoyed on several levels.
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A closer look at the four seasons is presented through questions and answers (“Does everyone have four seasons?”) and evocative poems. Large illustrations depict the unique wonders of each time of year.
When a boy in a red sweatshirt lags behind his classmates on a field trip to an art museum, he discovers a group of maze pictures. Amazingly, he finds himself small enough to go into the labyrinths — and out again with a medal.