A picture book of Harry Houdini

Resource Information

The work A picture book of Harry Houdini represents a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in San Francisco Public Library. This resource is a combination of several types including: Work, Language Material, Books.

Label

A picture book of Harry Houdini

Statement of responsibility

by David A. Adler and Michael S. Adler ; illustrated by Matt Collins

Title variation

Harry Houdini

Creator

• Adler, David A

Contributor

• Adler, Michael S
• Collins, Matt

Illustrator

• Collins, Matt

Subject

• Escape artists -- United States -- Biography | Juvenile literature
• Escape artists -- United States -- Pictorial works
• Escape artists -- United States -- Pictorial works | Juvenile literature
• Houdini, Harry, 1874-1926
• Houdini, Harry, 1874-1926 -- Juvenile literature
• Magicians -- United States -- Biography
• Magicians -- United States -- Biography | Juvenile literature
• Magicians -- United States -- Pictorial works
• Magicians -- United States -- Pictorial works | Juvenile literature
• Escape artists -- United States -- Biography

Genre

• Juvenile literature
• Pictorial works
• Biography

Language

eng

Summary

• The story of how Harry Houdini astounded audiences around the globe as he freed himself from ropes, handcuffs, and prison cells
• This illustrated biography explores the life of magician and escapologist Harry Houdini, who freed himself from ropes, handcuffs, and prison cells, covering his humble upbringing and travels around the world as an adult

Biography type

individual biography

Cataloging source

DLC

Dewey number

• 793.8092
• B

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Interest level

LG

LC call number

GV1545.H8

LC item number

A5 2009

Literary form

non fiction

Nature of contents

bibliography

Reading level

4.3

Study program name

Accelerated Reader

Target audience

juvenile