Leonardo Da Vinci

How did Leonardo da Vinci become interested in flight? What are some of his most famous paintings? Do his scientific ideas measure up to what we know today? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this Magic Tree House Research Guide.

Mummies And Pyramids

Jack and Annie look at mummies, hieroglyphics, gods and goddesses, and life in ancient Egypt.

Dinosaurs

Jack and Annie explain about all the different types of dinosaurs.

The American Revolution

Presents a picture of life in colonial America and reviews the causes and major events of the American Revolution.

Sea Monsters

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better. Track the facts with Jack and Annie!! When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure inMagic Tree House Merlin Mission #11: Dark Day in the Deep Sea,they had lots of questions. How big is a giant squid? What is a dragonfish? How do deep-sea creatures find food when its so dark down there? What do scientists think mythical sea monsters might really be? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts. Filled with up-to-date information, photos, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discovered in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures. And teachers can use Fact Trackers alongside their Magic Tree House fiction companions to meet common core text pairing needs. Did you know that theres a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures Have more fun with Jack and Annie at MagicTreeHouse.com!

Space

Jack and Annie's very own guide to the secrets of the universe.

Penguins And Antarctica

This book answers questions about Antarctica and the animals that live there, from how penguins survive in the frigid conditions to what happens at a South Pole research station.

Twisters And Other Terrible Storms

Describes the changing nature of weather and how meteorologists predict and study such storms as tornadoes, hurricanes, and blizzards.

Tsunamis And Other Natural Disasters

Jack and Annie present a guide to geological disasters for young readers that answers such questions as "What are the warning signs that a tsunami is on the way?" and "Can scientists predict earthquakes?".

Ancient Greece And The Olympics

What was it like to live in ancient Greece? What gods and goddesses did Greeks believe in? How did the Olympics start? What was the winner's prize? Find out the answers to these questions and many more in this Magic Tree House Research Guide.

Pirates

Up-to-date information, exciting photos, fun illustrations, and interesting tidbits offer explanations on pirate flags, pirate treasure, real-life pirates, walking the plank, and more.

Pilgrims

Nonfiction companion to Thanksgiving On Thursday.

Titanic

Explores the history of the steamship Titanic, from Thomas Andrews' plans for "the safest ship on the ocean" to the lingering questions concerning its disastrous maiden voyage in 1912.

Sabertooths And The Ice Age

This nonfiction companion to Sunset Of The Sabertooth explores the secrets of the Ice Age, including information about the people and animals that lived at that time.

Rain Forests

A guide to the mysteries of the rain forest. Includes information on rain forests around the world; fun facts about rain-forest bugs, birds, plants, and animals; maps and photographs; and much more!

Knights And Castles

Jack and Annie look at knights, armor, and life in a castle.

Dolphins And Sharks

Discusses dolphins and sharks, their ocean habitats, and general information about oceans and oceanography.

Polar Bears And The Arctic

Find out why the arctic is so cold, how polar bears cross thin ice, and many other facts about the arctic.

Ibn Al-Haytham

Celebrated in a film featuring Omar Sharif in his final role, meet the scientist known as the "Father of Optics," Ibn al-Haytham! During the golden age of science, knowledge, and invention in Muslim civilization -- also known as the "Dark Ages" in Western Europe -- this incredible scholar discovered how we see and set the stage for the methods we now know as the scientific process. Packed with beautiful and engaging photos, kids will learn all about this fascinating scientist. The Level 3 text provides accessible, yet wide-ranging, information for independent readers. This book is a companion to the international educational campaign, "1001 Inventions and the World of Ibn al-Haytham," that includes interactive exhibits, workshops, live shows, and a 12-minute film starring Omar Sharif in his final film role before his death.

International Space Station

As tall as a 30-story building, orbiting Earth at 17,500 miles an hour, the International Space Station is a triumph of engineering. Includes a page of activities and a double-sided poster showing the complete station.

High Time for Heroes (Original MTH #51, Merlin Mission #23)

Andrew Lost in the Garbage

Andrew, Judy, and Thudd have time-traveled out of an ice age only to find themselves shrunk down and tossed out with the garbage! As they get up close and personal with half-eaten hog dogs, soggy pasta, and old fruit rinds, theyll learn about the stinkybut oh-so-necessary!process of decomposition. Kids, parents, and teachers love this serieskids for all its gooey grossness, and teachers and parents for all the fun science and great discussion points!

My Son, the Time Traveler

When Zack goes to a store to buy a baseball card, he finds himself face-to-face with his future son who has traveled back in time.

Andrew Lost in the Whale

Ten-year-old Andrew invents a shrinking machine that allows him some unusual and instructive lessons in science from a unique vantage point.

Who Was Nelson Mandela?

As a child he dreamt of changing South Africa; as a man he changed the world. Nelson Mandela spent his life battling apartheid and championing a peaceful revolution. He spent twenty-seven years in prison and emerged as the inspiring leader of the new South Africa. He became the country's first black president and went on to live his dream of change. This is an important and exciting addition to the Who Was...? series.

Surf's Up, Geronimo!

Geronimo Stilton, is a quiet, mild-mannered mouse, who keeps getting pulled into adventures. Narrated as if the books are autobiographical adventures, this series is Italy's most popular children's series and has been translated into English.

The City of Ember

NOW A MAJOR motion picture starring Bill Murray, Tim Robbins, Martin Landau, Saoirse Ronan, and Harry Treadaway! This tie-in edition of The City of Ember features a movie-art cover and an 8-page photo insert. Jeanne DuPraus instant classic tells the story of the great, underground city of Ember, designed as a last refuge for the human race. But when the storerooms run out of food and the lights begin to fail, its up to two teens, Lina and Doon, to decipher the fragments of an ancient parchment and find a way out of Ember.

The Sea of Monsters

When Camp Half-Blood, the only safe haven for demigods, nears the verge of being overrun by mythological monsters, Percy and his friends must venture to find his best friend Grover.

Flight Of The Red Bandit

A burned-out Geronimo Stilton seeks inspiration for his writing in Arizona, where he engages in a "fabumouse" adventure of cliff-hanging and white water rafting while tracking down Grandfather Shortpaws' old friend, the Red Bandit.

Magic by the Lake

Since Half Magic first hit bookshelves in 1954, Edward Eager's Tales of Magic have become beloved classics. Now all seven cherished stories by Edward Eager about vacationing cousins who stumble into magical doings and whimsical adventures are available in updated paperback editions. The original lively illustrations by N. M. Bodecker have been retained, but eye-catching new cover art gives these classics a fresh, contemporary look for a whole new generation.