Kids Book Index
Jarrow, Gail
Desperate to communicate with their dead loved ones, the bereaved fell prey to extortion by fraudulent mediums and fortune-tellers. But magician Harry Houdini wasn't fooled.
The Wild River and the Great Dam: The Construction of Hoover Dam and the Vanishing Colorado RiverSimon BoughtonAt the time of its completion in 1936, Hoover Dam was the biggest dam in the world and the largest feat of architecture and engineering in the country--a statement of national ambition and technical achievement.Twelve to FourteenOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
Golden Gate: Building the Mighty BridgeElizabeth PartridgeThe Golden Gate Bridge, beloved landmark and symbol of San Francisco, finally gets a gorgeous picture book that tells the thrilling story of how it was built!Five to NineOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details
The Painter and the President: Gilbert Stuart’s Brush with George WashingtonAlbee, Sarah; Illustrated by Stacy InnerstThough George disliked having his portrait painted—which took days and days to complete—he knew his place in history would require people to know his face.Historical People, Places, and EventsOn the same reading list for the same age or grade groupView book details