A Spotlight for Harry
Written by Eric A. Kimmel
Illustrated by Jim Madsen
Format: Hardcover, 112 pages
On Sale: September 22, 2009
Price: $12.99
The story of young Harry Houdini, the world’s greatest escape artist!Harry Weiss—later known by his stage name, Harry Houdini—and his brother, Dash, are enthralled when the circus comes to their Wisconsin town. Harry loves all the acts, but his favorites are the tightrope and the amazing trick where a man hangs...
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A Spotlight for Harry
Written by Eric A. Kimmel
Illustrated by Jim Madsen
Format: Hardcover Library Binding, 112 pages
On Sale: September 22, 2009
Price: $15.99
The story of young Harry Houdini, the world’s greatest escape artist!Harry Weiss—later known by his stage name, Harry Houdini—and his brother, Dash, are enthralled when the circus comes to their Wisconsin town. Harry loves all the acts, but his favorites are the tightrope and the amazing trick where a man hangs...
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The Story of Walt Disney
Maker of Magical Worlds
Written by Bernice Selden
Format: eBook
On Sale: July 1, 2009
Price: $5.50
When Walt Disney was a child, he loved to draw. It's no wonder he grew up to create such memorable and loveable characters as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck.
Walt Disney spent a lifetime entertaining and delighting millions of children and adults alike--on film, on television, and in his magical kingdoms of...
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The President's Daughter
Written by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
Format: eBook, 176 pages
On Sale: December 18, 2008
Price: $5.50
ETHEL IS 10 YEARS OLD in 1901 when her family’s life changed forever. Suddenly, Father is not only a famous cowboy, war hero, and politician, but also President Theodore Roosevelt, leader of the United States—and Ethel has a new place to call home. The White House is older and stuffier than...
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Listen Up!
Alexander Graham Bell's Talking Machine
Written by Monica Kulling
Illustrated by Richard Walz
Format: Trade Paperback, 48 pages
On Sale: August 28, 2007
Price: $3.99
IT'S 1876 AND THE whole country is celebrating the 100th birthday of the United States. The biggest party is in Philadelphia at the World's Fair, where the latest and greatest inventions are on display for all to see. Alexander Graham Bell is headed to the fair to demonstrate his invention -...
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The President's Daughter
Written by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
Format: Trade Paperback, 176 pages
On Sale: July 11, 2006
Price: $5.50
ETHEL IS 10 YEARS OLD in 1901 when her family’s life changed forever. Suddenly, Father is not only a famous cowboy, war hero, and politician, but also President Theodore Roosevelt, leader of the United States—and Ethel has a new place to call home. The White House is older and stuffier than...
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Ben Franklin of Old Philadelphia
Written by Margaret Cousins
Format: Trade Paperback, 160 pages
On Sale: January 27, 2004
Price: $5.99
Benjamin Franklin was one of the busiest men in the American colonies. He was a printer, a postmaster, an inventor, a writer, and a diplomat. When the Revolutionary War began, Ben supported America in the Continental Congress. Like the clever adages from his
Poor Richard’s Almanac, Ben Franklin still sets an...
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Emily
Written by Michael Bedard
Format: Trade Paperback, 40 pages
On Sale: October 8, 2002
Price: $6.99
A young girl who lives across the street from the reclusive Emily Dickinson gets her chance to meet the poet when her mother is invited to play the piano for Emily. The girl sneaks up to Emily's room and exchanges a small gift for an authentic poem, which is included in...
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