{"product_id":"harry-houdini-9780711259454","title":"Harry Houdini","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this book from the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Harry Houdini, one of the most famous entertainers to have ever lived.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e When he was four, little Ehrich emigrated with his family from Hungary to the USA. Although they had reached a world of great opportunity, the family lived in poverty and Ehrich had no choice but to go to work from a young age. When he was just nine, Ehrich worked as a trapeze artist, and this experience led him into a life of entertainment. As he grew older, Ehrich continued to play to audiences with fascinating card tricks. But when working as a locksmith by day and honing his magic skills at night, Ehrich realized that he would need more than a deck of cards to really \"wow\" people... and so, the great Harry Houdini came to be. As Houdini, the escape artist who could free himself from handcuffs, chains, and knots like no one else, he toured the world and became known for his incredible death-defying stunts. This book features \u003cb\u003estylish and quirky illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eextra facts at the back\u003c\/b\u003e, including a \u003cb\u003ebiographical timeline\u003c\/b\u003e with historical photos and a detailed profile of the entertainer's life. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLittle People, BIG DREAMS\u003c\/b\u003e is a \u003cb\u003ebest-selling series of books and educational games\u003c\/b\u003e that \u003cb\u003eexplore the lives of outstanding people\u003c\/b\u003e, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This empowering series offers \u003cb\u003einspiring messages to children of all ages, in a range of formats\u003c\/b\u003e. The board books are told in simple sentences, perfect for reading aloud to babies and toddlers. The hardcover versions present expanded stories for beginning readers. \u003cb\u003eBoxed gift sets\u003c\/b\u003e allow you to collect a selection of the books by theme. Paper dolls, learning cards, matching games, and other fun learning tools provide even more ways to make the lives of these role models accessible to children. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eInspire the next generation of outstanding people\u003c\/b\u003e who will change the world with Little People, BIG DREAMS!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Frances Lincoln Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/29\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780711259454\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32","brand":"Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41574739116213,"sku":"9780711259454","price":13.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_2bbe6aa0-c6ef-49c6-b5f1-91759c6c6178.jpg?v=1643698597","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/harry-houdini-9780711259454","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}