How long could Harry Houdini hold his breath underwater? At least three minutes! In one of his tricks, called the Water Torture Cell, Harry hung upside down by his ankles in a giant tank full of water. His arms were locked by chains. He stayed underwater for three minutes as he worked his way out of the chains. Harry started performing as a child by imitating circus performers tumbling and swinging from ropes. He made an elephant disappear in front of an audience and was the first person to fly an airplane in Australia....

What animal has feathers, a round body, and a head that bobs when it walks? Pigeons! But do you know how fast pigeons fly? Or where pigeons build their nests? Read this book to find out! Learn all about different animals in the Animal Close-Ups series - part of the Lightning Bolt Books(tm) collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books(tm) bring nonfiction topics to life! ...

Do you know where to find the world's largest freshwater lake? Or which lake has more than thirty thousand islands? Get ready to explore the Great Lakes! People rely on the lakes for food, fun, and transportation. Just how were the Great Lakes formed? And what problems do the lakes face? Read this book to find out! ...

THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Introduces the specialized racing cars known as Formula One, describing various parts and how they help the cars move quickly....

The Capitol Building is a busy place in Washington, D.C.! Government leaders meet there to make our country's laws. Just what does the Capitol Building look like inside? And what is the story behind how the Capitol was built? Read this book to find out! Learn about many remarkable sites in the Famous Places series - part of the Lightning Bolt Books(tm) collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books(tm) bring nonfiction topics to life! ...

The Capitol Building is a busy place in Washington, D.C.! Government leaders meet there to make our country's laws. Just what does the Capitol Building look like inside? And what is the story behind how the Capitol was built? Read this book to find out! Learn about many remarkable sites in the Famous Places series - part of the Lightning Bolt Books(tm) collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books(tm) bring nonfiction topics to life! ...