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43) Harry Houdini
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English
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Presents a pictorial history of famed magician, Harry Houdini, and describes some of his many tricks, escapes, and dangerous feats.
45) Mary Cassatt
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English
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Discusses the life, works, and lasting influence of Mary Cassatt.
49) Grant Wood
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English
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Relates the artistic career of the Iowan who painted people, life, and customs of the American Midwest and whose style became known as Regionalism.
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The life of Harry Houdini and his less famous partner, his brother Dash, includes details of his well-known career as a magician, as well as his interest in exposing fake mediums and other frauds. Sidebars highlight topics related to the early 20th century, such as child labor, the dime museums, and early aviation, an interest of Houdini's.
54) Edward Hopper
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English
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Examines the life and work of the American realist painter, describing and giving examples of his art.
60) Georgia O'Keeffe
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English
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A biography of the noted American artist who found much of her artistic inspiration in nature, especially the desert landscape of the Southwest.