How long did it take to build the Titanic? Why did it sink?What was it like to be a passenger? What happened to the people whosurvived? Find out the answers to these questions and more in MagicTree House Research Guide: Titanic, Jack and Annie’s very own guideto the ship and its story. Includes information on the people whosailed on the Titanic, life on board the ship, the search for thesunken remains, Titanic artifacts today, and much more!
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On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon and, to an audience of over 450 million people, proclaimed his step a giant leap for mankind. This Eagle Scout built his own model planes as a little boy and then grew up to be a test pilot for experimental aircraft before becoming an astronaut. Over 100 black-and-white illustrations bring Armstrongs story to life.
When Marvin Redpost agrees to go over to Casey Happleton'shouse, he doesn't know what he's in for. Casey shows him the magiccrystal she has just found and offers to give Marvin a few wishes.Is the crystal really magic? Or is it too good to be true?