Describes the life and accomplishments of Gertrude Ederle, the first woman to swim the English Channel and a figure in the early women's rights movement.
Presents an illustrated biography of magician and escapologist Harry Houdini, who freed himself from ropes, handcuffs, and prison cells, covering his humble upbringing and travels around the world as an adult.
An illustrated introduction to Roman numerals for young readers, and describes each symbol; and explains how to add, subtract, and read groups of Roman numeral symbols.