Abracadabra: The Story of Magic Through the Ages
By: HP Newquist
J NON-FICTION [J 793.8 NEWQUIST]
Have you ever watched a magic show and thought “how did they do that?” Then this book is for you! Abracadabra explores the history of magic from Ancient Egypt to today’s magicians. Common themes in magic are explained including mind reading, levitation, and sawing people in half. Popular magicians including Harry Houdini are explored. Additionally, Abracadabra includes step-by-step instructions for 8 magic tricks that can be done at home and additional resources to explore. Check out this book to expand your magic skills!
By: HP Newquist
J NON-FICTION [J 793.8 NEWQUIST]
Have you ever watched a magic show and thought “how did they do that?” Then this book is for you! Abracadabra explores the history of magic from Ancient Egypt to today’s magicians. Common themes in magic are explained including mind reading, levitation, and sawing people in half. Popular magicians including Harry Houdini are explored. Additionally, Abracadabra includes step-by-step instructions for 8 magic tricks that can be done at home and additional resources to explore. Check out this book to expand your magic skills!
Unsolved Historical Mysteries
By: Allison Lassieur
J NON-FICTION [J 909 LASSIEUR]
Throughout history there have been events and circumstances that are inexpiable. Unsolved Historical Mysteries features eight mysteries that the world has been unable to solve. Journey through time as you explore the mysteries of the green children, a treasure map in secret code, and a book that is written in an unknown language.
Each mystery is featured in their own chapter that tells of the setting and circumstances surrounding their secrecy. Full color illustrations offer glimpses into what the artifacts looked like and the geographical locations that they are rumored to exist. Unsolved Historical Mysteries includes a glossary and additional sources to learn more about these mysteries.
By: Allison Lassieur
J NON-FICTION [J 909 LASSIEUR]
Throughout history there have been events and circumstances that are inexpiable. Unsolved Historical Mysteries features eight mysteries that the world has been unable to solve. Journey through time as you explore the mysteries of the green children, a treasure map in secret code, and a book that is written in an unknown language.
Each mystery is featured in their own chapter that tells of the setting and circumstances surrounding their secrecy. Full color illustrations offer glimpses into what the artifacts looked like and the geographical locations that they are rumored to exist. Unsolved Historical Mysteries includes a glossary and additional sources to learn more about these mysteries.
Key Hunters: The Mysterious Moonstone
[Key Hunters #1]
Eric Luper
Getting lost in a good book has never been this dangerous! Follow Cleo and Evan as they work to find their missing librarian. Cleo and Evan uncover a secret hallway in the library by pulling on a book on a shelf. Inside they find the librarians book cart turned over and dented along with a note begging for help. The pair find themselves in another world as they suddenly appear on the pages of book. They must stay in character as they help a rookie detective interview a mansion of suspects and find a missing key if they ever hope to save the librarian and escape.
[Key Hunters #1]
Eric Luper
Getting lost in a good book has never been this dangerous! Follow Cleo and Evan as they work to find their missing librarian. Cleo and Evan uncover a secret hallway in the library by pulling on a book on a shelf. Inside they find the librarians book cart turned over and dented along with a note begging for help. The pair find themselves in another world as they suddenly appear on the pages of book. They must stay in character as they help a rookie detective interview a mansion of suspects and find a missing key if they ever hope to save the librarian and escape.
The Mysterious Moonstone is the first book out of four in the Key Hunter’s series.
Continue reading to uncover what mystery Cleo and Evan solve next!
Continue reading to uncover what mystery Cleo and Evan solve next!
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