No one believed a woman could be stronger than a man, until Katie Brumbach–also known as Sandwina—displayed her show-stopping feats as a circus strongwoman. 100 pounds . . . 200 pounds . . . 300 pounds! Katie Brumbach became the world’s top strongwoman after she ousted Eugen Sandow by lifting hundreds of pounds over her head (which Sandow could barely lift to his shoulders). After that, she took the last name Sandwina and thrived in the circus world—which she had been participating in since the...
When Angus MacAskill was still just a boy, he began to grow...and grow...and...grow! Known far and wide as the Scottish Giant, Angus was loved by his neighbours as much for his beautiful singing voice as for his renowned strength. After emigrated to Canada, he decided to leave and seek fortune and adventure. With heartfelt text from critically acclaimed author Tom Ryan and meticulously researched and joyful illustrations from Christopher Hoyt. A Giant Man from a Tiny Town tells the story of a re...
The Great and Only Barnum: The Tremendous, Stupendous Life of Showman P. T. Barnum
by Candace Fleming
Discover the true story of P.T. Barnum, the man who created the world-famous Barnum & Bailey Circus, as featured in the movie The Greatest Showman! The award-winning author of The Lincolns: A Scrapbook Look at Abraham and Mary, Amelia Lost, and Our Eleanor brings us the larger-than-life biography of showman P. T. Barnum. Known far and wide for his jumbo elephants, midgets, and three-ring circuses, here’ s a complete and captivating look at the man behind the Greatest Show on Earth. Readers...
Silly Circus Tricks (Try This at Home!) (Read Me!: Try This at Home!)
by Nick Hunter
Read this book to learn how to juggle, walk on stilts, and perform other circus tricks that will impress your friends! Step-by-step photos, along with clear instructions, break down even the most complicated tricks so anyone can learn them. Safety guidelines and tips from the pros make these books a must have!
The Lost Diary of Annie Oakley’s Wild West Stagehand
by Clive Dickinson
The twelfth Lost Diary about this famous entertainer. Set from 1885 the year in which Annie joined Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show to 1893 when Annie reached the high point of her career at the Chicago World’s Fair. Annie Oakley‘s rags-to-riches story is engaging and exciting. She began shooting to provide for the family pot and was soon selling her surplus game to hotels in Cincinnati. Within two years she had made enough money to repay the family mortage! Her name is closely linked wit...
Animales de Circo / Circus Animal Acts (Heinemann Lee y Aprende)
by Denise M Jordan
El Circo 1 2 3 / Circus 1 2 3 (Heinemann Lee y Aprende)
by Denise M Jordan
Briefly introduces the circus and circus performers.
The Man Who Walked Between the Towers (Live Oak Readalongs)
by Mordicai Gerstein
Good Things Take Time Academic Planner 18-19 (Back to School 2018, #1)
by Academic Planners and Pretty Planners