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.

Ancient Rome And Pompeii

What was it like to be a gladiator? How many people died in the destruction of Pompeii? How did Roman children spend their days? 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.

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.

The Wild, Wild West

Geronimo travels to the old western town of Cactus City, where he finds himself in for a showdown with Wicked Whiskers, the evil sheriff.

Encyclopedia Brown Tracks Them Down

In each book, fifth-grade detective "Encyclopedia" Leroy Brown solves ten mysteries. Solutions are found in the back of the book, challenging readers to practice their own skills as sleuths (and critical thinkers).

Now You See Me .... Now You Don't

When Zack accidentally drinks invisible ink, he worries about missing his only chance to get his picture in the paper if the new ice cream flavor he and Spencer invented wins the local Len and Larry's Ice Cream contest.

The Rangers Rustlers

Batter up! Ballpark Mysteries combine baseball action with exciting whodunits for early chapter book readers! Let's play ball, y'all! Mike and Kate are very excited to watch a Texas Rangers game. Mike even bought an official shirt. But little did he know--it's a fake! A sneaky crook is tricking Rangers fans into buying the wrong shirts. Can the cousins help a real-life police ranger round up the culprit? Ballpark Mysteries are the all-star matchup of fun sleuthing and baseball action, perfect for readers of Ron Roy's A to Z Mysteries and Matt Christopher's sports books, and younger siblings of Mike Lupica fans. Each Ballpark Mystery also features Dugout Notes, with more amazing baseball facts.

Andrew Lost in Uncle Al

Some families are ARE a little too close! A shock from a numbfish has shrunk Andrew, Judy, and Thudd to microscopic size. Just when they think Uncle Al has rescued them, a mosquito bite injects them into his bloodstream! They travel to his lungs and pay a friendly visit to his mucous membranes.Will they ever find their way out of Uncle Al? Or will this family tie become a permanent knot?J. C. Greenburg is the author of many books for young people in the library and reference fields. She's married to Dan Greenburg, author of the Zack Files and Weird Planet. She lives in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York.Jan Gerardi is an art director and has illustrated several books for children. She has a husband, a daughter, and two dogs. She lives in Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey.

Cam Jansen and the Green School Mystery

On Green Day, Cam and her classmates discuss ways to protect the environment, but when money collected for the school's new skylights disappears, Cam uses her photographic memory to solve the mystery.

Dark River

Lionpaw, Hollypaw, and Jaypawgrandchildren of the Clan leader Firestarare thriving as the newest ThunderClan apprentices. Yet with their new responsibilities come new experiences, new power . . . and secret dangers.Lionpaw makes a friendand a discoverythat must be kept hidden; Jaypaw learns a secret that could benefit ThunderClan only by bringing harm to others; and Hollypaw knows something that could avert a battle, if only she could convince the rest of her Clan. Prophecy looms, ominous forces threaten to tear them apart, and each young cat discovers darkness: in the past, in the Clansand in themselves.

The Talking T. Rex

Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose investigate the theft of a great deal of money from the belly of a nearly life-size Tyrannosaurus Rex model that their friend, Jud Wheat, is using to raise money for a dinosaur museum.

The Super Chef Contest

Each Geronimo Stilton book is fast-paced, with lively full-color art and a unique format kids 7-10 will love. My cousin Trap was entering the Super Chef Contest, which determines the best cook on Mouse Island--and he was bringing me along as an assistant! Slimy Swiss cheese, I don't know the first thing about cooking fancy dishes... and I didn't think Trap did, either. What an appetizing adventure!

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

2095

Three friends, Sam, Joe, and Fred travel through time having action-packed, outlandish adventures. The snappy dialogue and classic "boy" humor in this series of chapter books will engage the most reluctant readers.

Wildfires

Discusses wildfires, including how they happen, why they are important, and when they are dangerous.