Houdini: The Handcuff King by Jason Lutes
With a shout of farewell, Harry Houdini jumps into the icy waters of a Boston river, with both hands and feet handcuffed while a crowd of people look on. But Houdini never did an escape act completely alone. His wife and hired men helped him to cement his reputation as the greatest escape artist of all time. Follow one of Houdini’s escapades from practicing his escape to carrying it out.
Amelia Earhart: This Broad Ocean by Sarah Stewart Taylor
In 1928, Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly over the Atlantic Ocean. Taking off from Newfoundland and landing in Ireland, her trip won her national fame. But it is her quiet determination and persistence that make her a star.
Around the World by Matt Phelan
Three very different people have the same dream; to travel around the world. They did it for fame, for money, for adventure, and to prove that they could. Whether traveling by bicycle, foot, or boat nothing stopped these three from finding their way.
No Girls Allowed: Tales of Daring Women Dressed as Men for Love, Freedom, and Adventure by Susan Hughes
Once upon a time the only way for women to have a job and control what they did was to dress up as a man. The lives of female kings, warriors, pirates, and doctors are described in seven short tales, each featuring a different woman. Crossing different time periods and cultures, No Girls Allowed shows how guts and a can-do attitude will let any girl fulfill their dream.
-Lauren C.
-Lauren C.
No comments:
Post a Comment