Magic Tree House Research Guides are now Magic Tree House FactTrackers! Track the facts with Jack and Annie! When Jack and Annie gotback from their adventure in Magic Tree House #46: Dogs in the Deadof Night, they had lots of questions. How do St. Bernards help findavalanche survivors? Who are some of the most famous war dogheroes? What breeds make good service dogs? Find out the answers tothese questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts. Filledwith up-to-date information, photos, illustrations, and fun tidbitsfrom Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Trackers are theperfect way for kids to find out more about the topics theydiscovered in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures.--From theTrade Paperback edition.
The bestselling, fan-favorite chapter-book series sends Jack andAnnie on a chilling rescue mission Merlin the magician and Morgan le Fay have disappeared, and inorder to find them, Jack and Annie journey with their friends Teddyand Kathleen to the Land-Behind-the-Clouds, a frozen kingdom of iceand snow. There they must overcome their fears and solve the IceWizard's riddle, because if Jack and Annie don't complete theirmission in time, Merlin and Morgan will disappear forever Magic Tree House books are "New York Times" bestsellers. Theseries' irresistible mix of magic, myth, history, and mystery hasinspired a love of reading in countless children all over theworld. Find out why with "Winter of the Ice Wizard "
The Magic Tree House transportss Jack and Annie to the freezingArctic. There, they must solve the final riddle to become masterlibrarians. But it's not going to be easy--especially when theyhave cracking ice, a seal hunter, and a prodigious polar bear todeal with. Will they be able to solve the riddle before they geticed themselves?
You slip over the side of your boat, descending deep into thedark realm of the Earth's largest creature. Then the whale startsto sing, just feet away from you. You record the sounds, hoping oneday to understand their language. Their music is a rare glimpse ofthis majestic mammal's unknown world. Photographer Flip Nicklinbrings you face to face with whales as they communicate, nursetheir young, and surface dramatically for air. Meet theseintelligent, social creatures in their natural habitat; learn ofthe different kinds of whales, from humpbacks to belugas; discoverhow we can aid their recovery from years of overhunting; and how wecan protect their environment.
Holly Keller has created vivacious new paintings for thisfavorite Reading Rainbow title about geology. Readers follow twoenthusiastic rock hounds around the globe as they add to theircollection. Along the way they will learn how sedimentary,metamorphic, and igneous rocks are formed. From the Egyptianpyramids to Roman roads, from the diamond ring on your finger tothe pebbles under your feet'rocks are everywhere!
Exceptional nonfiction for children from two of the mosttrusted names in science education: Seymour Simon and theSmithsonian Institution.
What makes a shell like a house? A house is a home for you, a nest is a home for a bird, and acave is a home for a bear. But for some animals a shell is a home.Snails and turtles and crabs and clams all have shells that act astheir homes and protect them from harm. In this book you'll learnall about these and other crustaceous creatures, for whom a shellis just the right sort of home.
The frozen rivers and sheets of ice known as glaciers can moveas slowly as a few inches a year, yet they are a powerful forceshaping the earth beneath and around them.Breathtaking photographsmark this dramatic introduction to a beautiful yet frozen world ofmountaintops and polar regions.
Stuart J. Murphy travels all over the UnitedStates talking tothousands of kids. And you'll never believe what they talk about:MATH Stuart shows kids that they use math every day -- to share apizza, spend their allowance, even sort socks. Stuart writesfunny stories about math -- and if you read his books, you'll startto see the fun in math, too. Same Old Horse Hankie wants to beunpredictable, but the other horses are sure he'll always be thesame old Hankie. Someone's in for a surprise in this story aboutmaking predictions.
Captain Invincible and his intrepid space-dog, Comet, are on aperilous journey back to Earth! Throughout their mission, the fearless captain and his caninesidekick encounter asteroids, poisonous gas, and alien beings. Butwill their knowledge of three-dimensional shapes, including cubes,cones, and pyramids, help our heroes navigate past these obstacles-- and make it safely home?
What goes up must come down. Everybody knows that. But what isit that pulls everything from rocks to rockets toward the center ofthe earth? It’s gravity. Nobody can say exactly what it is, butgravity is there, pulling on everything, all the time. With thehelp of an adventurous scientist and his fun-loving dog, you canread and find out about this mysterious force.
HOW DO PENGUINS survive in frigid conditions? What happens ata research station in Antarctica? How long can an emperor penguingo without food? What other creatures live in the Antarctic? Findout the answers to these questions and more in the Magic Tree HouseResearch Guide: Penguins and Antarctica.
What was it like to wear armor? What was the food like incastles? This book explores what life was really like in medievaltimes.
What causes earthquakes? Where do they happen most? Whatshould you do if you feel the earth shake? Just follow the friendlycrow-in-the-know for all the answers
There are forces at work whenever you throw a ball, run up the stairs, or push your big brotheroff the couch. Want to learn more about the forces around you? Read and find out!
Exceptional nonfiction for children from two of the mosttrusted names in science education: Seymour Simon and theSmithsonian Institution.
Clever Coyote thinks it's time for lunch -- and also time toshow her friends how, with some simple rounding, she can add upnumbers in her head. If only she were as good at hunting as she isat math!
Moonlight is really sunlight Did you know that the moon doesn'tmake its own light? Instead, it receives light from the sun andreflects it to us on the Earth. Read and find out about how thesun, the stars and light bulbs make light so we can see.Did youknow that moonlight is really sunlight? The moon can't make its ownlight, so it receives light from the sun and then sends it to ushere on the Earth. Any child who's ever wondered about thefascinating properties of light will want to read this classicscience title. Readers will even learn how fast light can travel:from the moon to the Earth in less than three seconds Veteranscience author Franklyn M. Branley's lively text and StaceySchuett's new illustrations combine fun facts and hands-onactivities in this accessible introduction to the science of light.Did you know that moonlight is really sunlight? The moon can't makeits own light, so it receives light from the sun and then sends itto us here on the Earth. Any child who's ever wondered about thefascinating p
Whether riding in a passenger car, watching a freight train goby, or playing with a toy train set, kids love choo–choo trains. MyTrain Book introduces toddlers to all things trains—from the engineall the way to a crossing sign—with simple text and great photos.Includes: ? Locomotive ? Tank car ? Boxcar ? Hopper car ? Flatbedcar ? Refrigerated ca
When it's not windy, it can be easy to forget about air. Butair is everywhere-it fills your house, your car, and even yourempty milk glass. In fact, a regular room holds about 75 pounds ofit This Level 1 book, reillustrated with John O'Brien's clever,eye-catching illustrations, tells you how to discover the airthat's all around you.
WindHave you ever felt the wind tickle your face or heard itwhistle through your window? Did you know that some wind travelsfaster than a car? Read inside to find out more about what causeswind, and learn how to make your own weather vane Have you everfelt the wind tickle your face or heard it whistle through yourwindow? Did you know that some wind travels faster than a car?Airis always moving. We can't see air moving, though we can watch itpush clouds across the sky, or shake the leaves of a tree. We callmoving air the wind. In this enlarged edition, find out about thewind - what causes it, how it can be used to help us, and how itaffects the weather.Arthur Dorros shows you how to make your ownweather vane, and in simple terms, with playful illustrations, heexplains just what makes the wind that blows all around us.
Jack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure in thebestselling middle-grade series—the Magic Tree House! Wildfire! That's what Jack and Annie are up against when they are whiskedaway to the land of Australia. And they're not alone! Jack andAnnie must help a baby kangaroo and a koala escape from afire-filled forest. Will they be able to rescue the animals intime? Visit the Magic Tree House website! MagicTreeHouse.com
Kids love dinosaurs, and now they can take the same steps as aT-Rex! Many of these fascinating prehistoric creatures left theirtracks or footprints in the ground. Read and find out how theseamazing developments all started with a footprint created millionsof years ago. Fossilized dinosaur tracks can possibly teach us moreabout how these creatures lived than we could ever learn frombones.