Mary Pope Osborne Books In Order

Magic Tree House Books In Publication Order

  1. Dinosaurs Before Dark / Valley of the Dinosaurs (1992)
  2. The Knight at Dawn / Castle of Mystery (1993)
  3. Mummies in the Morning / Secret of the Pyramid (1993)
  4. Pirates Past Noon / Pirates’ Treasure! (1994)
  5. Night of the Ninjas (1995)
  6. Afternoon on the Amazon (1995)
  7. Sunset of the Sabertooth / Mammoth to the Rescue (1996)
  8. Midnight on the Moon / Moon Mission! (1996)
  9. Dolphins at Daybreak (1996)
  10. Ghost Town at Sundown / A Wild West Ride (1997)
  11. Lions at Lunchtime / Lions on the Loose (1998)
  12. Vacation Under the Volcano / Racing with Gladiators (1998)
  13. Polar Bears Past Bedtime / Icy Escape! (1998)
  14. Day of the Dragon King / Palace of the Dragon King (1998)
  15. Viking Ships at Sunrise / Voyage of the Vikings (1998)
  16. Hour of the Olympics (1998)
  17. Tonight on the Titanic (1999)
  18. Buffalo Before Breakfast (1999)
  19. Tigers at Twilight (1999)
  20. Dingoes at Dinnertime (2000)
  21. Civil War on Sunday (2000)
  22. Revolutionary War on Wednesday (2000)
  23. Twister on Tuesday (2001)
  24. Earthquake in the Early Morning (2001)
  25. Stage Fright on a Summer Night (2002)
  26. Good Morning, Gorillas (2002)
  27. Thanksgiving on Thursday (2002)
  28. High Tide in Hawaii (2003)
  29. A Big Day for Baseball (2017)
  30. Hurricane Heroes in Texas (2018)
  31. Warriors in Winter (2019)
  32. To the Future, Ben Franklin! (2019)
  33. Narwhal on a Sunny Night (2020)
  34. Late Lunch with Llamas (2020)
  35. Camp Time in California (2021)
  36. Sunlight on the Snow Leopard (2022)

Magic Tree House Merlin Missions Books In Publication Order

  1. Christmas in Camelot (2001)
  2. Haunted Castle on Hallows Eve (2003)
  3. Summer of the Sea Serpent (2004)
  4. Winter of the Ice Wizard (2004)
  5. Carnival at Candlelight (2004)
  6. Season of the Sandstorms (2005)
  7. Night of the New Magicians (2006)
  8. Blizzard of the Blue Moon (2006)
  9. Dragon of the Red Dawn (2007)
  10. Monday with a Mad Genius (2007)
  11. Dark Day in the Deep Sea (2008)
  12. Eve of the Emperor Penguin (2008)
  13. Moonlight on the Magic Flute (2009)
  14. A Good Night for Ghosts (2009)
  15. Leprechaun in Late Winter (2010)
  16. A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time (2010)
  17. A Crazy Day with Cobras (2010)
  18. Dogs in the Dead of Night (2011)
  19. Abe Lincoln At Last! (2011)
  20. A Perfect Time for Pandas (2012)
  21. Stallion by Starlight (2013)
  22. Hurry Up, Houdini! (2013)
  23. High Time for Heroes (2014)
  24. Soccer on Sunday (2014)
  25. Shadow of the Shark (2015)
  26. Balto of the Blue Dawn (2016)
  27. Night of the Ninth Dragon (2016)

Magic Tree House Super Edition Books In Publication Order

  1. Danger in the Darkest Hour / World at War, 1944 (2015)

Spider Kane Books In Publication Order

  1. Spider Kane and the Mystery Under the May-Apple (1992)
  2. Spider Kane and the Mystery at Jumbo Nightcrawler’s (1993)

My America: Virginia’s Civil War Diary Books In Publication Order

  1. My Brother’s Keeper (2000)
  2. After the Rain (2002)
  3. A Time to Dance (2003)

Tales From The Odyssey Books In Publication Order

  1. The One-Eyed Giant (2002)
  2. The Land of the Dead (2002)
  3. Sirens and Sea Monsters (2003)
  4. The Gray-Eyed Goddess (2003)
  5. Return to Ithaca (2004)
  6. The Final Battle (2004)

Standalone Novels In Publication Order

  1. Run, Run, As Fast As You Can (1982)
  2. Love Always, Blue (1983)
  3. Best Wishes, Joe Brady (1984)
  4. Last One Home (1986)
  5. The Deadly Power of Medusa (1988)
  6. Moonhorse (1988)
  7. Jason and the Argonauts (With: Will Osborne) (1988)
  8. Molly and the Prince (1994)
  9. Haunted Waters (1994)
  10. Rocking Horse Christmas (1997)
  11. Adaline Falling Star (2000)
  12. Kate and the Beanstalk (2000)
  13. The Brave Little Seamstress (2002)
  14. New York’s Bravest (2002)

Short Story Collections In Publication Order

  1. American Tall Tales (1991)

Picture Books In Publication Order

  1. Mo to the Rescue (1985)
  2. Pandora’s Box (1987)
  3. A Visit to Sleep’s House (1989)
  4. Mo and His Friends (1989)
  5. Beauty and the Beast (1991)
  6. The Life of Jesus in Masterpieces of Art (1998)
  7. Sleeping Bobby (2005)
  8. Pompeii: Lost & Found (2006)

Magic Tree House Fact Tracker Books In Publication Order

  1. Dinosaurs (2000)
  2. Knights and Castles (2000)
  3. Mummies and Pyramids (2001)
  4. Pirates (2001)
  5. Rain Forests (2001)
  6. Space (2002)
  7. Titanic (2002)
  8. Twisters and Other Terrible Storms (2003)
  9. Dolphins and Sharks (2003)
  10. Ancient Greece and the Olympics (2004)
  11. American Revolution (2004)
  12. Sabertooths and the Ice Age (2005)
  13. Pilgrims (2005)
  14. Ancient Rome and Pompeii (2006)
  15. Tsunamis and Other Natural Disasters (2007)
  16. Polar Bears and the Arctic (2007)
  17. Sea Monsters (2008)
  18. Penguins and Antarctica (2008)
  19. Leonardo da Vinci (2009)
  20. Ghosts (2009)
  21. Leprechauns and Irish Folklore (2010)
  22. Kids in Hard Times (2010)
  23. Snakes and Other Reptiles (2011)
  24. Dog Heroes (2011)
  25. Abraham Lincoln (2011)
  26. Pandas and Other Endangered Species (2012)
  27. Horse Heroes (2013)
  28. Magic Tricks from the Tree House (2013)
  29. Heroes for All Times (2013)
  30. Soccer (2014)
  31. Ninjas and Samurai (2014)
  32. China (2014)
  33. Sharks and Other Predators (2015)
  34. Vikings (2015)
  35. Dogsledding and Extreme Sports (2016)
  36. Dragons and Mythical Creatures (2016)
  37. World War II (2017)
  38. Baseball (2017)
  39. Wild West (2018)
  40. Texas (2018)
  41. Warriors (2019)
  42. Benjamin Franklin (2019)
  43. Narwhals and Other Whales (2020)
  44. Llamas and the Andes (2020)

Magic Tree House Non-Fiction Books In Publication Order

  1. Games and Puzzles from the Tree House (With: Natalie Pope Boyce) (2010)
  2. My Magic Tree House Journal (2014)
  3. Magic Tree House Survival Guide (2014)
  4. Animal Games and Puzzles (2015)
  5. Magic Tree House Incredible Fact Book (2016)

Non-Fiction Books In Publication Order

  1. The Story of Christopher Columbus (1987)
  2. George Washington (1991)
  3. One World, Many Religions (1996)
  4. Happy Birthday America (2003)

Dear America Books In Publication Order

  1. A Journey to the New World (By:Kathryn Lasky) (1996)
  2. The Winter of Red Snow (By:Kristiana Gregory) (1996)
  3. Dreams in the Golden Country (By:Kathryn Lasky) (1998)
  4. Standing in the Light (1998)
  5. My Secret War (2000)
  6. Christmas After All (By:Kathryn Lasky) (2001)
  7. A Time for Courage (By:Kathryn Lasky) (2002)
  8. All the Stars in the Sky (By:Megan McDonald) (2003)
  9. The Fences Between Us: The Diary of Piper Davis, Seattle, Washington, 1941 (By:Kirby Larson) (2010)
  10. Like the Willow Tree (By:Lois Lowry) (2011)
  11. Cannons at Dawn (By:Kristiana Gregory) (2011)
  12. Growing Up with Aloha: A Nanea Classic Volume 1 (By:,Kirby Larson) (2017)

Graphic Novels In Publication Order

  1. Dinosaurs Before Dark Graphic Novel (With: Kelly Matthews,Nichole Matthews) (2021)

Anthologies In Publication Order

  1. Favorite Greek Myths (1988)
  2. Bears, Bears, Bears (1990)
  3. The Many Lives of Benjamin Franklin (1990)
  4. Mermaid Tales from Around the World (1993)
  5. Favorite Norse Myths (1996)
  6. Favorite Medieval Tales (1998)
  7. The Random House Book of Bible Stories (2009)

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Mary Pope Osborne Books Overview

Dinosaurs Before Dark / Valley of the Dinosaurs

We are celebrating by bringing full color to the Cretaceous period full color art that is! This jacketed hardcover edition boasts new artwork, plus extras, like an interview between the creators, a letter from Mary Pope Osborne, and up to date dinosaur info! Join Jack and Annie as they travel back to the time of dinosaurs where they encounter all sorts of dinos from the terrifying T Rex to the crowd pleasing Triceratops and start on a life time of adventures with new readers.

The Knight at Dawn / Castle of Mystery

Jack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure in the bestselling middle grade series the Magic Tree House! A Castle with a secret passage!That’s what Jack and Annie find when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the Middle Ages for another wild adventure. In the Great Hall of the castle, a feast is under way. But Jack and Annie aren’t exactly welcome guests! Visit the Magic Tree House website! MagicTreeHouse. com

Mummies in the Morning / Secret of the Pyramid

Jack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure in the bestselling middle grade series the Magic Tree House! Jack and Annie don’t need another mummy. But that’s what they get when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to ancient Egypt. There they meet a long dead queen who needs their help. Will Jack and Annie be able to solve the puzzle, or will they end up as mummies themselves? Visit the Magic Tree House website! MagicTreeHouse. com

Pirates Past Noon / Pirates’ Treasure!

Jack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure in the bestselling middle-grade series-the Magic Tree House!

It’s a treasure trove of trouble!

Jack and Annie are in for a high-seas adventure when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the days of deserted islands, secret maps-and ruthless pirates! Will they discover a buried treasure? Or will they be forced to walk the plank?

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Night of the Ninjas

Jack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure in the bestselling middle grade series the Magic Tree House! Have you ever met a real live ninja?Jack and Annie do when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to ancient Japan, where they find themselves in the cave of a ninja master. Will they learn the secrets of the ninja? Or will the evil samurai warriors get them first? Visit the Magic Tree House website! MagicTreeHouse. com

Afternoon on the Amazon

Jack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure in the bestselling middle grade series the Magic Tree House! Vampire bats and killer ants?That’s what Jack and Annie are about to run into when the Magic Tree House whisks them away to the Amazon River. It’s not long before they get hopelessly lost. Will they be able to find their way back to the tree house? Or are Jack and Annie stuck forever in the rain forest? Visit the Magic Tree House website! MagicTreeHouse. com

Sunset of the Sabertooth / Mammoth to the Rescue

Jack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure in the bestselling middle grade series the Magic Tree House! The Ice Age is very cool…
for two kids in bathing suits! Jack and Annie nearly freeze when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the time of cave people and woolly mammoths. But nothing can stop them from having another wild adventure not even a saber toothed tiger! Visit the Magic Tree House website! MagicTreeHouse. com

Midnight on the Moon / Moon Mission!

Jack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure in the bestselling middle grade series the Magic Tree House! Three…
two…
one…
BLAST OFF!The Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie off to the moon and the future. Their mission? To find the last ‘M’ thing that will free Morgan from the spell. Can they do it before the air in their oxygen tank runs out? Will the mysterious moon man help them? And why is Peanut the mouse acting so strange? Visit the Magic Tree House website! MagicTreeHouse. com

Dolphins at Daybreak

Morgan le Fay will make Jack and Annie masters of the tree house if only they can solve four riddles which will take four books, of course! Dolphins at Daybreak begins the third set of four books in this magical and increasingly popular series! Jack and Annie are off in the Magic Tree House again, this time to a whole new world under the ocean. Complete with a giant octopus, a hungry shark, and dolphins to the rescue, this Magic Tree House book delivers an underwater adventure kids can dream about.

Ghost Town at Sundown / A Wild West Ride

The saga and success of The Magic Tree House continues! The tenth

adventure, Ghost Town at Sundown, is filled with the excitement, action,

and fun facts always found in Magic Tree House books.

Morgan le Fay has promised to make Jack and Annie masters of the tree house if

they can solve four riddles. In Ghost Town at Sundown, the Magic Tree

House whisks Jack and Annie back to a ghost town in the Wild West of the 1880s.

There, they meet a mustang herder named Slim as they search for the answer to

the second riddle.

Lions at Lunchtime / Lions on the Loose

Jack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure in the bestselling middle grade series the Magic Tree House! ‘Where are the lions?’Jack wonders when the Magic Tree House whisks him and his sister to the vast plains of Africa. Before he can find out, Annie starts to help hundreds of wildebeests cross a rushing river. Next they follow a honey of a bird and meet an awesome Masai warrior. Jack hopes any lions will just stay away. Jack is about to be very disappointed…
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Vacation Under the Volcano / Racing with Gladiators

Jack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure in the bestselling middle grade series the Magic Tree House! Who wants to vacation next to a volcano?Jack and Annie are about to find out when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the days of the Roman Empire. They arrive in Pompeii and soon discover that it is the very day the city will be destroyed. Now Jack and Annie must race against time to find an ancient library before it is buried in ash! Visit the Magic Tree House website! MagicTreeHouse. com

Polar Bears Past Bedtime / Icy Escape!

The Magic Tree House transportss Jack and Annie to the freezing Arctic.

There, they must solve the final riddle to become master librarians. But it’s

not going to be easy especially when they have cracking ice, a seal hunter,

and a prodigious polar bear to deal with. Will they be able to solve the riddle

before they get iced themselves?

Day of the Dragon King / Palace of the Dragon King

Jack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure in the bestselling middle grade series the Magic Tree House! Who would burn books?Jack and Annie find out when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to ancient China. There, a powerful emperor called the Dragon King has ordered that all books be burned. Will Jack and Annie be able to save at least one book? Or will they be captured by the emperor’s soldiers? Visit the Magic Tree House website! MagicTreeHouse. com

Viking Ships at Sunrise / Voyage of the Vikings

Jack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure in the bestselling middle grade series the Magic Tree House! ‘Beware of Vikings!’warns Morgan. Then Jack and Annie are whisked back to ancient Ireland. They land on a cliff on a misty island. How will they find the story they are looking for? It will take a Viking invasion, the help of a jolly monk, and a lot of courage for Jack and Annie to succeed in Viking Ships at Sunrise. Visit the Magic Tree House website! MagicTreeHouse. com

Hour of the Olympics

Jack and Annie are off on another adventure! This time they are sent to

ancient Greece, where a very important event is taking place. Join them as they

race against time and witness the very first Olympic games!

Tonight on the Titanic

Jack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure in the bestselling middle grade series the Magic Tree House! Titanic trouble!Jack and Annie are in for an exciting, scary, and sad adventure when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the decks of the Titanic. Is there anything they can do to help the ill fated ship? Will they be able to save anyone? Will they be able to save themselves? Visit the Magic Tree House website! MagicTreeHouse. com

Buffalo Before Breakfast

The Magic Tree House whisk Jack and Annie and Teddy the dog back almost 200 years to the great plains. There they meet a Lakota boy who shows them how to hunt buffalo. But something goes wrong! Now they need to stop a thousand buffulo from stampeding!

Tigers at Twilight

Jack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure in the bestselling middle grade series the Magic Tree House! Tigers in trouble?That’s what Jack and Annie find when the Magic Tree House whisks them and Teddy, the enchanted dog, to a forest in India. The rare tigers are being trapped by greedy poachers! Can Jack and Annie find a way to help? Or will a fierce tiger eat them instead? Visit the Magic Tree House website! MagicTreeHouse. comFrom the Trade Paperback edition.

Dingoes at Dinnertime

Jack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure in the bestselling middle grade series the Magic Tree House! Wildfire!That’s what Jack and Annie are up against when they are whisked away to the land of Australia. And they’re not alone! Jack and Annie must help a baby kangaroo and a koala escape from a fire filled forest. Will they be able to rescue the animals in time? Visit the Magic Tree House website! MagicTreeHouse. com

Civil War on Sunday

In the newest Magic Tree House adventure, Jack and Annie are whisked back to the Civil War where they meet Clara Barton and save the life of their very own great-great-great-grand-father.

Revolutionary War on Wednesday

The Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie back to Colonial America. They arrive just as General george Washington is planning the crossing of the Delaware. Before they know it, Jack and Annie are in a boat with the Father of Our Country as history is made!

Twister on Tuesday

Jack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure in the bestselling middle grade series the Magic Tree House! An adventure to blow you away!That’s what Jack and Annie get when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the 1870s. They land on the prairie near a one room schoolhouse, where they meet a teenage schoolteacher, some cool kids, and one big, scary bully. But the biggest and scariest thing is yet to come! Visit the Magic Tree House website! MagicTreeHouse. com

Earthquake in the Early Morning

Jack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure in the bestselling middle grade series the Magic Tree House! An adventure that will shake you up!That’s what Jack and Annie get when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to California in 1906. As soon as they arrive, the famous San Francisco earthquake hits the city. Can Jack and Annie find the final writing that they need to help Morgan save Camelot? Or will San Francisco be destroyed first? Visit the Magic Tree House website! MagicTreeHouse. com

Stage Fright on a Summer Night

Jack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure in the bestselling middle grade series the Magic Tree House! The show must go on!That’s what Jack and Annie learn when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to Elizabethan England. There they meet William Shakespeare himself one of the greatest writers of all time! But Mr. Shakespeare’s having a hard time with some of the actors in his latest show. Are Jack and Annie ready to make a big entrance? Or will it be curtains for Shakespeare? Visit the Magic Tree House website! MagicTreeHouse. comFrom the Trade Paperback edition.

Good Morning, Gorillas

Jack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure in the bestselling middle grade series the Magic Tree House! Gentle giants or giant monsters?That’s the question Jack and Annie have about gorillas when the Magic Tree House sweeps them to the mountains of Africa. There they meet a group of amazing and sometimes frightening mountain gorillas. Annie knows how to play with the creatures right away. But Jack is left out. Will the gorillas be able to teach him some special magic? Visit the Magic Tree House website! MagicTreeHouse. com

Thanksgiving on Thursday

Jack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure in the bestselling middle grade series the Magic Tree House! It’s a time for giving thanks…
when the Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie back to 1621 on the first Thanksgiving Day. The Pilgrims ask them to help get things ready. But whether it’s cooking or clamming, Jack and Annie don’t know how to do anything the Pilgrim way. Will they ruin the holiday forever? Or will the feast go on? Visit the Magic Tree House website! MagicTreeHouse. com

High Tide in Hawaii

Jack and Annie are ready for their next adventure in the bestselling middle grade series the Magic Tree House! Catch the wave!That’s what Jack and Annie do when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to a Hawaiian island of long ago. They learn how to surf and have a great time until strange things start happening. Jack and Annie soon discover the cause: A tidal wave is headed their way! Can they help save their new friends in time? Visit the Magic Tree House website! MagicTreeHouse. comFrom the Trade Paperback edition.

Christmas in Camelot

Inspired by the Celtic legend and the spirit of the imagination, Christmas in Camelot is Mary Pope Osborne’s gift to young readers everywhere. It begins with a simple invitation to spend Christmas Eve in Camelot, a magical place that exists only in myth and fantasy. What Jack and Annie don t know is that the invitation will send them on a quest to save Camelot itself not from destruction, but from being forgotten forever. Then it s a new kind of adventure for Jack and Annie!Join them as they research the world of knights and castles and find out the facts behind the fiction!

Haunted Castle on Hallows Eve

The bestselling, fan favorite chapter book series celebrates Halloween with this scarily affordable paperback!Jack and Annie have traveled all over the world in their magic tree house. But they’ve never been anywhere like this. In the distance, a haunted castle looms dark against the light of the moon. No candles burn in its windows. No laughter rings through its halls. What has happened to the castle and the people who lived there? Merlin the magician asks Jack and Annie to find out. But are they brave enough to brush the cobwebs aside and step through the creaking doors? And are they smart enough to solve the mystery of how the castle became haunted?Find out in a story packed to the margins with magic, history, and adventure!First published in hardcover in 2003, Jack and Annie’s spooky Halloween adventure is finally available in paperback. And only in the paperback edition the book now includes a creepy Halloween recipe, a fun puzzle, and a preview of the next book in the series!Magic Tree House books are New York Times bestsellers. They are known all around the world as books that inspire reading. Find out why with Haunted Castle on Hallows Eve!And don’t forget to visit www. magictreehouse. com.

Summer of the Sea Serpent

Jack and Annie’s summer vacation is no day at the beach!The bestselling, fan favorite chapter book series celebrates the summer solstice! In the paperback edition of the 31st Magic Tree House adventure, Jack and Annie are on a quest to a seaside land of mystery and myth, where they must overcome their fears and solve an ancient riddle. Magic Tree House books are New York Times bestsellers. They are known all around the world as books that inspire reading. Find out why with Summer of the Sea Serpent!

Winter of the Ice Wizard

The bestselling, fan favorite chapter book series sends Jack and Annie on a chilling rescue mission!Merlin the magician and Morgan le Fay have disappeared, and in order to find them, Jack and Annie journey with their friends Teddy and Kathleen to the Land Behind the Clouds, a frozen kingdom of ice and snow. There they must overcome their fears and solve the Ice Wizard’s riddle, because if Jack and Annie don’t complete their mission in time, Merlin and Morgan will disappear forever!Magic Tree House books are New York Times bestsellers. The series’ irresistible mix of magic, myth, history, and mystery has inspired a love of reading in countless children all over the world. Find out why with Winter of the Ice Wizard!

Carnival at Candlelight

MERLIN HAS ASKED Jack and Annie to help on another Merlin Mission. This time they head back into history to Venice, Italy. With the help of a research book, a book of magic rhymes, and a set of mysterious instructions from Merlin, the heroes will save the beautiful city from a flood! Here’s another Magic Tree House book that will engage kids with history, magic, and nonstop action from beginning to end. From the Hardcover edition.

Season of the Sandstorms

Jack and Annie travel back in time to a desert in the Middle East at the behest of Merlin who has given them a rhyme to help on their mission. There they meet a Bedouin tribe and learn about the way that they live. From camel rides and oases to ancient writings and dangerous sandstorms, here’s another Magic Tree House filled with all the mystery, history, magic, and old fashioned adventure that kids love to read about. From the Hardcover edition.

Night of the New Magicians

Merlin sends Jack and Annie on a mysterious mission to Paris, France, over a hundred years ago. There they must find four magicians and give them an urgent message from Merlin himself. When Jack and Annie land in Paris, they make their way to the 1889 World’s Fair. Below the Eiffel Tower, built especially for the fair, there are thousands of exhibits from all over the world. But how will Jack and Annie find the magicians in the crowds of people? And who are the magicians anyway? Jack and Annie are about to find out in another adventure filled with history, magic, and amazing surprises!In Night of the New Magicians, Mary Pope Osborne brings to life an amazing time in history that gave birth to many startling inventions and scientific discoveries that would change the world forever. The paperback edition boasts all new backmatter full of activities!

Blizzard of the Blue Moon

In this exciting new Merlin Mission, Jack and Annie go back in time to New York City, during one of the darkest periods in the city’s history the Great Depression. Even worse, the city is in the grip of a terrible snowstorm. To stop the blizzard, Jack and Annie must save the unicorn made famous in the Cloister’s medieval tapestries. But will that be enough to help a city that faces so many troubles?

Dragon of the Red Dawn

Merlin the magician will not eat or sleep or speak to anyone in Camelot. What can be done? The enchantress Morgan knows who to ask for help: young Jack and Annie of Frog Creek, Pennsylvania! The brother and sister team quickly head off in the magic tree house on another magical and historical adventure.

Their mission: discover one of the four secrets of happiness.

Their journey: to a land of fierce samurai and great beauty, the capital city of Edo now the city of Tokyo, in old Japan in the 1600s.

Their tools: a research book to guide them and a magic wand with three special rules.
In Dragon of the Red Dawn, Mary Pope Osborne transports listeners back to the splendor, rich culture, and magic of traditional Japan.

Monday with a Mad Genius

Though the question is quite simple,
Simple answers might be wrong.
If you want to know the right one,
Help the genius all day long,
Morning, noon, and afternoon,
Till the night bird sings its song.

This is the message that Jack and Annie of Frog Creek, Pennsylvania, get from Morgan le Fay, the magical librarian of Camelot. They know they have to search for one of the four secrets of happiness to help Merlin the magician find joy in his life again. And so they head off in the magic tree house for Florence, Italy, in the early 1500s to spend the day with one of the greatest artists and inventors of all time Leonardo da Vinci!

Mary Pope Osborne takes young listeners back to the time of the Renaissance, an amazing period when great art and new ideas flourished in Europe and helped change the world.

Dark Day in the Deep Sea

Jack and Annie of Frog Creek, Pennsylvania, know they have to find one of the four secrets of happiness to help save Merlin the magician. But when the magic tree house whisks them off to a misty island in the middle of nowhere, they wonder how they will find anything. As the fog lifts, they see a huge three masted ship could it be a pirate ship? When a small rowboat makes its way to shore, the three men inside don t look like pirates at all. The ship turns out to be the world’s first floating science laboratory, filled with sailors and scientists. Instead of hunting for treasure, the ship s crew is searching for undiscovered sea creatures and for the giant sea monster that seems to be following them!Mary Pope Osborne takes young listeners on a stormy and thrilling ocean adventure packed with history, mystery, and magic.

Eve of the Emperor Penguin

THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Jack and Annie continue their quest for the secrets of happinesssecrets they need to save Merlin. This time, the Magic Tree House takes them to the one continent they havent visited before: Antarctica! What can they hope to learn about happiness in such a barren place? Only the penguins know for sure…
Jack and Annie are about to find out!

Moonlight on the Magic Flute

The bestselling, fan favorite chapter book series celebrates the magic of music!Jack and Annie have once again traveled back in time in their magic tree house, but they have a brand new mission: to help bring happiness to millions of people. Their mission takes them to eighteenth century Austria, where they re decked out in their craziest outfits yet including a wig for Jack and a long dress with lots of ruffles and bows for Annie! But it will take more than the right clothing to help them fit in at a party at one of the most marvelous palaces in Europe…
especially when all the animals in the palace zoo escape from their cages. Can Jack and Annie save the day and complete their challenging mission? Find out in a story packed to the margins with history, mystery, and magic!First published in hardcover in 2009, Jack and Annie’s most melodious adventure is now available in paperback. And only in the paperback edition the book now includes a musical activity, a fun puzzle, and a preview of the next book in the series. Magic Tree House books are New York Times bestsellers. They are known all around the world as books that inspire reading. Find out why with Moonlight on the Magic Flute!

A Good Night for Ghosts

Jack and Annie are on their second mission to find and inspire artists to bring happiness to millions. After traveling to New Orleans, Jack and Annie come head to head with some real ghosts, as well as discover the world of jazz when they meet a young Louis Armstrong!

From the Hardcover edition.

Leprechaun in Late Winter

The bestselling, fan favorite chapter book series sends Jack and Annie to Ireland the land of leprechauns!Jack and Annie are whisked back to long ago Ireland. Their mission? To inspire a girl named Augusta to share her creativity with the world. But when they meet Augusta, Jack and Annie don’t see how they can inspire her at all she is the least imaginative person they’ve ever met! Luckily, Jack and Annie have a special whistle that they can use to show Augusta a magical world. But their plan backfires! Can Jack and Annie rescue their new friend? Or will Augusta be lost forever?Magic Tree House books are New York Times bestsellers. The series’ irresistible mix of magic, myth, history, and mystery has inspired a love of reading in countless children all over the world. Find out why with Leprechaun in Late Winter!Visit MagicTreeHouse. com.

A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time

Jack and Annie are ready for their next fantasy adventure in the bestselling middle grade series the Magic Tree House!Jack and Annie’s mission from Merlin the Magician? To help the famous writer Charles Dickens! In a magical whirl, the brother and sister are whisked back in time to Victorian England and the foggy streets of London. There, Jack and Annie discover that Charles Dickens has everything he could possibly want. How can they help him? It is not until Mr. Dickens rescues them from being thrown in jail that they discover his secret past and the sad memories that haunt him. They will need all their magic and help from three ghosts to keep the great writer from ruining his life!Mary Pope Osborne mixes magic, humor, history, a little spookiness, and a lot of heart to create this tale, which celebrates the joys of writing something she knows a lot about, thanks to millions of readers all over the world!This is the perfect book for boys and girls about to see the classic play A Christmas Carol. Visit the Magic Tree House Web site!www. magictreehouse. comFrom the Hardcover edition.

A Crazy Day with Cobras

The New York Times bestselling Magic Tree House series is back!But with the magic tree house comes terrible news: Merlin’s beloved penguin, Penny, has been put under a spell! Jack and Annie must find four things to break the spell. The first is a rare and precious emerald. When the magic tree house whisks them back to India over four hundred years ago to search for the jewel, they discover an amazing and exotic world filled with great danger. Will Jack and Annie find what they re looking for? Will they avoid the wrath of the all powerful Great Mogul, survive a crazy ride on a wild elephant, escape an attack by king cobras and make it back to the magic tree house alive? Mary Pope Osborne brings together just the right combination of history, magic, and fast paced adventure to satisfy kids, parents, teachers, and librarians. Magic Tree House books are known around the world as books that inspire reading. From the Hardcover edition.

Dogs in the Dead of Night

Old and new readers alike will find another thrilling Magic Tree House adventure between the pages of Dogs in the Dead of Night. Mary Pope Osborne perfectly blends fantasy, action, adventure, history, and facts in this latest installment of the bestselling Magic Tree House series. From the Hardcover edition.

Abe Lincoln At Last!

Jack and Annie are ready for their next adventure in the New York Times bestselling middle grade series the Magic Tree House! Are you ready for a presidential adventure? Jack and Annie are! They are trying to get a special feather that will help save Merlin’s baby penguin, Penny. When the magic tree house whisks them back to Washington, D.C., in 1861, Jack can t wait to meet Abraham Lincoln himself! But the new president is too busy to see them, as he is desperately trying to save a nation in crisis. When Jack and Annie ask for some magical help, they go back even further in time to a mysterious woods. Are these the same woods where Abraham Lincoln takes his daily horse ride? If so, can an orphan named Sam help them find Abe? Or will Jack and Annie have to help Sam instead? It s a race against time as Jack and Annie try to do the right thing. Plus, they still have to aid a president and a troubled nation, as well as get the object that will save Penny the penguin! Visit the Magic Tree House website! MagicTreeHouse. comFrom the Hardcover edition.

Spider Kane and the Mystery at Jumbo Nightcrawler’s

Spider Kane and Leon Leafwing are back. This time someone has kidnapped all their friends and even Leon’s mom! It will take all of Spider Kane’s vast talents and some super sleuthing from Leon to figure this one out. Middle grade mystery fans will love investigating this book from favorite Mary Pope Osborne. A brand new cover gives this reissue a fresh new look!

My Brother’s Keeper

Mary Pope Osborne’s book, part of the relaunch of the My America series, tells the story of Ginny , a young girl who keeps a journal during the Civil War’s Battle of Gettysburg. Virginia Dickens has promised to keep a journal for her older brother Jed. And Ginny finds plenty to write about: Pennsylvania Volunteers arrive in the town square reporting a big battle in Virginia and calling for more men to join their ranks. Rumors fly that the Rebs are headed to Gettysburg, and the Battle of Gettysburg ensues. Suddenly, Ginny’s quiet town is filled with the injured. Ginny’s brother Jed has joined the Union army, and they find him wounded in a makeshift hospital. With Ginny’s nursing, he recovers, and Ginny is is able to witness the President’s Gettysburg Address.

After the Rain

Part of the My America relaunch, in Ms. Osborne’s sequel to My Brother’s Keeper, Ginny moves to Washington, D.C. where she must face changing times, marked by the assassination of President Lincoln. In the final months of the Civil War, Virginia nad her family move to Washington, D.C. where the cold winter brings uncertainty and hardship. Virginia takes a job as a servant in a wealthy home to help her family. But, just as things start to improve as her father gets a job, and the war finally comes to an end, the tragic assassination of Ginny’s beloved President Lincoln occurs. In this, her second diary chronicling the Civil War, Ginny learns that life is constantly changing. Indeed, even as Lincoln dies, her nephew is born. Throughout, Ginny faces life with hope and courage.

A Time to Dance

Virginia Dickens continues to chronicle the aftermath of the Civil War, as she and her family move their lives from Washington, D.C. to New York City. Throughout the times of difficulty and joy, Ginny is always courageous and sweet.

The One-Eyed Giant

When Odysseus must leave his home to fight in the Trojan War, he never imagines that he’ll be away from his family for so many years. Now, at long last, he is leading his men home across the seas. But many dangers await them and none is more terrifying than Polyphemus, the one eyed giant.

The Land of the Dead

Volume Two Includes: Book Three: Sirens and Sea Monsters Odysseus and his men have done what no other mortals have done: returned alive from the terrifying Land of the Dead. Armed with warnings and advice from the ghost of the prophet Tiresias, Odysseus is determined to finally sail home to Ithaca. But the enchantress Circe tells him the Greeks will face even more horrors on their journey, including an encounter with Scylla, the six headed monster, and Charybdis, the deadly whirlpool. Who will survive these terrors and how? Book Four: The Gray Eyed Goddess Odysseus is trapped on the island of the sea goddess, Calypso. The beautiful goddess wants him to forget his wife and son and marry her, but he is determined to return home. Back in Ithaca, Odysseus’ wife, Penelope, and son, Telemachus, desperately fend off suitors who want to marry Penelope in order to take control of Odysseus’ island. It is only with the help of the gray eyed goddess Athena that they can hope to ever become a family again.

Sirens and Sea Monsters

Odysseus and his men have done what no other mortals have done: returned alive from the terrifying Land of the Dead. Armed with warnings and advice from the ghosts of the prophet Tiresias, Odysseus is determined to finally sail home to Ithaca. But the enchantress Circe tells him that the Greeks will face even more horrors on their journey, including an encounter with Scylla, the six headed monster, and Charybdis, the deadly whirlpool. Who will survive these terrors and how? In this third of six books based on episodes from Homer’s Odyssey, Mary Pope Osborne continues the exciting adventures of one of the greatest heroes of all time.

The Gray-Eyed Goddess

For nearly twenty years, Odysseus has fought terrifying giants and monsters, weathered the loss of his men, and angered gods and goddesses. Now he is trapped on the island of the alluring sea goddess, Calypso. Back in Ithaca, his wife, Penelope, and their son, Telemachus, are desperately warding off the suitors who want to marry Penelope in order to take control of Odysseus’s island. Then a visit from a mysterious stranger gives Telemachus the courage to confront the suitors, and to head off in search of his long lost father. Could the stranger be the gray eyed warrior goddess, Athena?

Return to Ithaca

After seven years of captivity on Calypso’s island, Odysseus finds himself on the shores of yet another strange land. Meanwhile, his wife, Penelope, fears for their son, Telemachus. His enemies Penelope’s unwanted suitors plan to ambush and kill Telemachus upon his return from his journey to find Odysseus. But the family’s years of suffering come to an end, as father and son are reunited in a series of startling, strange, and magical events. Odysseus is finally home and now his revenge begins…
. In this series, Mary Pope Osborne retells thrilling stories from Homer’s Odyssey, one of the greatest epics of all time.

The Final Battle

After struggling against the gods and his fate for more than twenty years, Odysseus has returned to Ithaca at last. But things have changed: what used to be his island has been overrun by suitors who clamor for his wife’s hand in marriage and plague his son, Telemachus. With the help of the gray eyed goddess, Athena, Odysseus and Telemachus set out to regain control of Ithaca. In the last book of the series based on episodes from Homer’s Odyssey, Mary Pope Osborne brings one of the greatest adventures of all time to a dramatic climax.

The Deadly Power of Medusa

A retelling of the classic myth of Medusa recounts how Perseus, condemned to death by King Polydectes, was forced to travel to a land far away to confront and kill the deadly monster with snakes for hair. Reissue.

Moonhorse

A lovely lullaby by the author of the Magic Tree House booksOut of the night the shimmering Moonhorse appears, and a young girl leaves her father napping on the front porch to join the silver winged horse on a wondrous adventure among the constellations. They gallop past stars and comets, past the Dipper and the Ram, then lasso the crescent moon and pull it across the clear night sky. At last the sleepy rider returns home safely and the Moonhorse disappears into the dark. The famous author of the Magic Tree House books turns her hand here to a lyrical bedtime picture book text, exquisitely illustrated by S. M. Saelig. Of Saelig’s dreamy illustrations, Kirkus Reviews wrote, ‘In carefully composed airbrushed paintings, this first time illustrator appealingly combines the astronomy lesson with a sense of adventure and awe, nicely extending Osborne’s gracefully phrased text.’ Fathers will especially enjoy reading this to their young daughters.

Haunted Waters

In this compelling tale of romance and terror, a little known legend has been woven into a novel that will grip readers from beginning to end. Who is Undine, the mysterious, wild maiden who swims at midnight to hear the fish sing? When Lord Huldbrand first meets her on a lost and haunted promontory, she seems utterly beautiful and pure. But gradually he begins to wonder just how much he really knows about his bride. He fears her murky past and her mystical powers. And worst of all, he fears that the faceless demon that stalks them through the woods and castle, cackling with laughter and howling with rage, could be coming to claim her. A love story with a horrifying mystery at its core, Haunted Waters tests its young hero’s commitment to a hero*ine who sparkles and changes like water.

Adaline Falling Star

Read by Elaine Erika DavisApprox. 2.5 hours2 cassettesAfter the death of her mother, Adaline is sent to live in St. Louis while her father the famous scout Kit Carson explores the West. Yearning for the faraway world of her mother’s people and desperate for proof of her father’s love, Adaline flees the home of her cruel relatives to forge her own course through the wilderness. When she allows an abandoned dog to join her on the trail, and to enter her heart, everything she ever knew about love and loyalty is put to the test.

Kate and the Beanstalk

‘I smell the blood of an Englishwoman. Be she alive or be she dead, I’ll grind her bones to make my bread.’ Mary Pope Osborne’s funny, magical retelling of a favorite tale and Giselle Potter’s enchanting illustrations feature Kate, a new and inspiring hero*ine for today’s audience. Readers will cheer on this resorceful, gutsy girl as she outsmarts the famously greedy giant.

The Brave Little Seamstress

‘Goodness!’ the little seamstress said. ‘I’ve killed seven flies with one blow.’ And to mark the event, she took out her favorite coat and stitched on the back: SEVEN WITH ONE BLOW! Proud of her amazing feat, The Brave Little Seamstress sets off to tell the world. It’s not her fault if, along the way, a giant sees her coat and thinks she slayed seven giants, now is it? Based on the classic fairy tale ‘The Brave Little Tailor,’ Mary Pope Osborne’s spirited retelling this time starring a gutsy seamstress and Giselle Potter’s charming illustrations take you to a magical world where a little hero*ine meets even the biggest challenges with wit and imagination.

New York’s Bravest

In the 1840s, there was a real vounteer firefighter named Mose Humphreys whose bravery was reknown throughout New York City. Plays about him began being performed on Broadway in 1848 and over the years his strength and heroics took on larger than life proportions, much like those of Paul Bunyan. Mary Pope Osborne has honed down the legends about him to a brief, dramatic, sometimes comical, but ultimately moving text of picture book length. Steve Johnson and Lou Fancher’s stunning paintings capture this 8 foot tall superhero rushing into burning buildings, saving babies and bankers, and wolfing down the feasts bestowed upon him by the grateful citizens of old New York until the one big hotel fire after which he was never seen again. The author has included a historical note about the origins of this tall tale, and the book is dedicated to the 343 New York City firefighters who gave their lives to save others on September 11, 2001. Mary Pope Osborne included a longer, different version of this legend in her distinguished collection American Tall Tales. From the Hardcover edition.

American Tall Tales

Illus. in full color. Upstarts like Davy Crockett, giants like Paul Bunyan,

and gentle souls like Johnny Appleseed are among the nine ‘tall’ heroes

featured in this exuberant collection of traditional American folk tales.

‘McCurdy’s intricate wood engravings set these larger than life folk on

majestic landscapes brim*ming with energy, rich with wildlife and local color.

The author’s thoughtful introduction and notes round out this superlative

offering.’ starred School Library Journal.

The Life of Jesus in Masterpieces of Art

An art book depicting the life of Christ using images from old masters and manuscript illuminations. Each stage of Christ’s life is brought to life by a retelling of scenes from the new testament. Includes the work of Botticelli, Perugino, Fra Angelico, Poussin, and Giotto.

Sleeping Bobby

A beautiful baby, a sinister spell, a pricked finger, a hundred year sleep, a true love wake up kiss. We all know the story of Sleeping Beauty, but not the one that Will and Mary Pope Osborne tell with a handsome prince named Bob, a feisty princess who wakes him from his enchanted slumber, and charming artwork from acclaimed illustrator Giselle Potter. Here’s a fresh, magical reworking of the classic fairy tale that’s sure to have kids begging, ‘Read it again!’As soon as he touched the wheel’s spindle, a splinter pricked his finger.’Ouch!’ said Bob.’Good night, Bobby,’ said the old woman.

Pompeii: Lost & Found

The famous eruption of Mount Vesuvius that snuffed out life in Pompeii and buried the town has long been a fascinating moment in history for children. This book presents that dramatic story with Mary Pope Osborne’s brief text and with stunning frescoes created by Bonnie Christensen, using the same colors, style, and technique as the ancient frescoes unearthed at Pompeii. In addition to the destruction of Pompeii and the rediscovery of the ruins nearly 1,700 years later, the book shows what daily life was like in this prosperous Roman town in the year 79 A.D.

Dinosaurs

Who invented the word dinosaur? What was the name of the biggest dinosaur? This book includes everything you ever wanted to know about the real life world of Dinosaurs.

Knights and Castles

What was it like to wear armor? What was the food like in castles? This book explores what life was really like in medieval times.

Mummies and Pyramids

How were pyramids built? Why did people make mummies? What magic charms were buried with mummies? Who discovered King Tut’s tomb? Unwrap the answers to these questions and more in Magic Tree House Research Guide 3: Mummies and Pyramids, Jack and Annie’s very own guide to the secrets of ancient Egypt. Includes information on hieroglyphics, how mummies were made, tomb treasures and robbers, Egyptian gods and goddesses, and much more!

Pirates

Magic Tree House Research Guides are now Magic Tree House Fact Trackers! Track the facts with Jack and Annie! When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House 4: Pirates Past Noon, they had lots of questions. Did Pirates really make people walk the plank? What was life like on a pirate ship? Is there any buried treasure around today? Argh! How do you talk like a pirate? 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.

Rain Forests

Magic Tree House Research Guides are now Magic Tree House Fact Trackers! Track the facts with Jack and Annie! When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House 5: Afternoon on the Amazon, they had lots of questions. How much rain falls in a rain forest? What is the world’s heaviest insect? What the heck is a sausage tree? Why is it important to preserve the world’s Rain Forests? 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.

Space

Magic Tree House Research Guides are now Magic Tree House Fact Trackers! Track the facts with Jack and Annie! When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House 8: Midnight on the Moon, they had lots of questions. How did the universe begin? How long does it take to get to the moon? How hot is the sun? What does it feel like to be in Space? 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.

Titanic

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 who survived? Find out the answers to these questions and more in Magic Tree House Research Guide: Titanic, Jack and Annie’s very own guide to the ship and its story. Includes information on the people who sailed on the Titanic, life on board the ship, the search for the sunken remains, Titanic artifacts today, and much more!

Twisters and Other Terrible Storms

Magic Tree House Research Guides are now Magic Tree House Fact Trackers! Track the facts with Jack and Annie! When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House 23: Twister on Tueaday, they had lots of questions. How do tornadoes form? What kinds of tools can help predict bad storms? Where did the biggest snowfall on record happen? How fast are hurricane winds? 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.

Dolphins and Sharks

Magic Tree House Research Guides are now Magic Tree House Fact Trackers! Track the facts with Jack and Annie! When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House 9: Dolphins at Daybreak, they had lots of questions. Did dolphins ever live on land? How do dolphins communicate? How do sharks hunt for food? Which sharks are the most dangerous? 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.

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. Includes fun facts from Jack and Annie, fantastic photos and illustrations, and a guide to doing further research!

American Revolution

Magic Tree House Research Guides are now Magic Tree House Fact Trackers! Track the facts with Jack and Annie! When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House 22: Revolutionary War on Wednesday, they had lots of questions. What was it like to live in colonial times? Why did the stamp Act make the colonists so angry? Who were the Minutemen? What happened at the Boston Tea Party? 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.

Sabertooths and the Ice Age

Magic Tree House Research Guides are now Magic Tree House Fact Trackers! Track the facts with Jack and Annie! When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House 7: Sunset of the Sabertooth, they had lots of questions. What was it like to live in the Ice Age? How did early humans stay warm enough to survive? Who made the first cave paintings? What happened to saber toothed cats and woolly mammoths? 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.

Pilgrims

What was it like to be a passenger on the Mayflower? How many people survived the first harsh winter in the New World? How did Pilgrim children spend their days? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this Magic Tree House Research Guide: Pilgrims. Includes fun facts from Jack and Annie, fantastic photos and illustrations, and a guide to doing further research.

Ancient Rome and Pompeii

Magic Tree House Research Guides are now Magic Tree House Fact Trackers! Track the facts with Jack and Annie! When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House 13: Vacation Under the Volcano, they had lots of questions. How did ancient Rome become an emipre? Where did ancient Romans go for fun? What happened to the Roman town of Pompeii? What have we learned from it? 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.

Tsunamis and Other Natural Disasters

What are the warning signs that a tsunami is on the way? Can scientists predict earthquakes? How do volcanoes form? Find out the answers to these questions and more in Magic Tree House Research Guide: Tsunamis and Other Natural Disasters, Jack and Annie’s guide to geological disasters. This is the nonfiction companion to High Tide in Hawaii Magic Tree House 28.

Polar Bears and the Arctic

WHY IS THE arctic so cold? How do polar bears cross thin ice? How did people learn to survive in that harsh climate? Find out the answers to these questions and more in Magic Tree House Research Guide: Polar Bears and the Arctic, Jack and Annie’s guide to the arctic. This is the nonfiction companion to Polar Bears past Bedtime.

Sea Monsters

How are an octopus and a squid different? What kinds of creatures live in the deepest abyss of the ocean? What do scientists say some legendary Sea Monsters really are? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this Magic Tree House Research Guide: Sea Monsters.

Penguins and Antarctica

HOW DO PENGUINS survive in frigid conditions? What happens at a research station in Antarctica? How long can an emperor penguin go without food? What other creatures live in the Antarctic? Find out the answers to these questions and more in the Magic Tree House Research Guide: Penguins and Antarctica. From the Trade Paperback edition.

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 Magic Tree House Research Guide: Leonardo da Vinci, Jack and Annie’s guide to the mad genius himself.

Ghosts

Fact and fiction meet for Halloween!What are the origins of some of the famous ghost stories in Louisiana? Why do people believe in Ghosts? Do most cultures have some kind of ghost stories? Find out the answers to these questions and more in Magic Tree House Research Guide: Ghosts, Jack and Annie’s guide to ghost stories from all over the world.

Leprechauns and Irish Folklore

Do the folk stories about leprechauns match our ideas about them today? Are there other fairies in Irish tradition? What are the origins of these stories? Why do people believe in leprecahuns and fairies? Find out the answers to these questions and more in Magic Tree House Research Guide 21: Leprechauns and Irish Folklore, Jack and Annie’s guide to the wee folk of Ireland.

Kids in Hard Times

Magic Tree House Research Guides are now Magic Tree House Fact Trackers! Track the facts with Jack and Annie! When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House 44: A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time, they had lots of questions. Why did Charles Dickens write A Christmas Carol? How did he help the poor? What jobs did poor Victorian kids have? How did rich kids spend their time? 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.

Snakes and Other Reptiles

It’s the next exciting nonfiction companion to a bestselling Magic Tree House book! Join Jack and Annie as they find out the facts behind their latest adventure, A Crazy Day with Cobras. Can snakes really be charmed? What do komodo dragons like to eat? How do you tell the difference between an alligator and a crocodile? Which reptile has the deadliest venom? Find out the answers to these questions and more in Jack and Annie’s nonfiction guide to Snakes and Other Reptiles. Filled with up to date information, exciting photos, fun illustrations, and interesting tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Research Guides are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discovered in their favorite Magic Tree House books.

Dog Heroes

Magic Tree House Research Guides are now Magic Tree House Fact Trackers! Track the facts with Jack and Annie!When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House 46: Dogs in the Dead of Night, they had lots of questions. How do St. Bernards help find avalanche survivors? Who are some of the most famous war Dog Heroes? What breeds make good service dogs? 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.

Abraham Lincoln

When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House 47: Abe Lincoln at Last!, they had lots of questions. What was it like to grow up in a log cabin? How did Lincoln become president? What was his family like? Why did the US fight the Civil War? 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.

Games and Puzzles from the Tree House (With: Natalie Pope Boyce)

The best activity book for kids who love the Magic Tree House series!Travel through time and around the world with Jack and Annie to help them solve mazes and crossword puzzles, break secret codes, play games, draw pictures, and more! They’ve seen the age of the dinosaurs and the high tech future; they’ve visited freezing Antarctica and scorching deserts and now Jack and Annie need your help with five activities from every Magic Tree House adventure, from Magic Tree House 1: Dinosaurs Before Dark to Magic Tree House 44: A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time. Over 200 activities included! So many activities…
so much fun!Visit the Magic Tree House Web site!www. magictreehouse. com

One World, Many Religions

Religious understanding is as important today than any other time in history. In this highly acclaimed book, Mary Pope Osborne introduces readers to the six major religions of the world. One World, Many Religions covers the history, beliefs, and practices of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. All have had a deep effect on the laws and customs of every country. They have shaped art, literature, music, and education. They have given the world magnificent stories, songs, buildings, holy objects, ceremonies, and festivals.’ From the Introduction to Many Religions, One World. Best selling children’s author Mary Pope Osborne presents an accessible and elegantly crafted volume that introduces young readers to the world’s seven major religions. Six short readable chapters perfectly targeted to fourth, fifth, and sixth graders detail the history, beliefs, and practices of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. Handsomely designed and featuring fifty oversized color photographs and a full complement of reference materials, including a map, time line, and bibliography, this book provides a thorough and thoughtful presentation of the diverse ways people worship around the world. Outstanding introduction to world religion for young readers. Unanimously praised when first published in 1996 Newly updated reference materials such as a glossary, map, timeline and bibliography complete this excellent book. Features over 50 full color photos.

Happy Birthday America

Bestselling author Mary Pope Osborne takes us through a lively celebration of the Fourth of July in small town America. Three generations enjoy parades, popcorn, Yankee Doodle Dandy, and at the end of the day, lightning bugs and fireworks. Then I blow out the stars, as if they were candles on a giant birthday cake a glorious image in Peter Catalanotto’s glowing illustrations.

A Journey to the New World (By:Kathryn Lasky)

Twelve year old Remember Patience Whipple ‘Mem’ for short has just arrived in the New World with her parents after a grueling 65 day journey on the MAYFLOWER. Mem has an irrepressible spirit, and leaps headfirst into life in her new home. Despite harsh conditions, Mem is fearless. She helps to care for the sick and wants more than anything to meet and befriend a Native American. Her wish comes true when she meets Squanto, who helps Mem and her family face a year of trial, tragedy, and thanksgiving. PRAISE FOR DEAR AMERICA: ‘More than a supplement to classroom textbooks, this series is an imaginative, solid entre into American history.’ PUBLISHERS WEEKLY ‘An impressive series that will challenge students to make connections from prominent historical events to relevant life situations…
. A wonderful asset to the classroom as well as to home libraries.’ CHILDREN’S BOOK REVIEW SERVICE ‘Engaging, accessible historical fiction.’ SLJ ‘The Dear America diaries represent the best of historical fiction for any age.’ CHICAGO TRIBUNE

The Winter of Red Snow (By:Kristiana Gregory)

From Scholastic’s best selling , award winning book series comes a collection of home videos inspired by the diaries of real girls. When General George Washington’s troops first set up camp near Abigail Stewart’s home, Abby believes war is exciting and glamourous. Abby works at Wasgington’s headquarters, where she finds a special friend in Martha Washington, the future first lady. But during the long winter Abby sees for herself the hardships of war, as soldiers are starving, wounded, or dying. Abby must summon a newfound strength to help the soldiers and their loved ones carry on.

Dreams in the Golden Country (By:Kathryn Lasky)

Zipporah Feldman, a 12 year old Jewish immigrant from Russia, uses diary entries to chronicle her family’s activities as they acclimate to life on New York City’s Lower East Side. Ages 9 12

Standing in the Light

One of the most popular Dear America diaries of all time, bestselling author Mary Pope Osborne’s Standing in the Light is now back in print with a gorgeous new cover!Catharine Carey Logan and her family have enjoyed a peaceful and prosperous life as the Quakers and Delaware Indians share a mutually trusting relationship. Recently, however, this friendship has been threatened by violence against the Indians. Then, Catharine and her brother are taken captive by the Lenape in retaliation. At first, Catharine is afraid of her captors. But when a handsome brave begins to teach her about the ways of the Lenape, she comes to see that all people share the same joys, hopes, and fears. Osborne crafts a thrilling story of romance and danger and remarkable courage.

My Secret War

Thirteen year old Madeline’s diaries for 1941 and 1942 reveal her experiences living on Long Island during World War II while her father is away in the Navy.

Christmas After All (By:Kathryn Lasky)

At the age of twelve, Minnie Swift is living through one of toughest times in America’s history, The Great Depression. She keeps a detailed diary over the span of one Christmas month. Reflecting the sadness but also the optimism that characterized that time, this is an intimate portrait of a midwestern family’s days and nights, ups and downs, triumphs and losses. It is the story of one family’s persevering spirit. The Christmas Spirit.

All the Stars in the Sky (By:Megan McDonald)

Starting their journey from their home in Missouri, Florrie Ryder and her family are headed towards the promise of a new life in Santa Fe. As they cross the Great Plains of the midwestern prairie, fording rivers and climbing mountains, the Ryders encounter endless hardship as they undertake this great adventure.

The Fences Between Us: The Diary of Piper Davis, Seattle, Washington, 1941 (By:Kirby Larson)

With this sweeping tale of life on the World War II homefront, Newbery Honor author Kirby Larson brings her incredible talent to the Dear America series. When Pearl Harbor is attacked, America is finally unable to ignore the wars raging in Europe and Asia any longer. And one girl’s entire life is about to change when everything she knows is turned on its head. After the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor, where her brother, a navy sailor, is stationed, Piper Davis begins chronicling her compelling journey through one of history’s most tragic and unforgettable eras. Piper’s father is the pastor for a Japanese Baptist church, and when its members are taken away to Minidoka, Idaho, to be interned, Pastor Davis moves his family from Seattle to Idaho to be with his congregation. Piper is jealous of her older sister, who gets to remain at home and go off to work. Her brother, who survived the Pearl Harbor strike, is stationed in the Pacific, while her brother in law is shipped off to Europe to fight. Piper, meanwhile, hates her new life, but soon, through her budding friendship with Betty, a Japanese American girl who is interned in the camp, Piper learns how it important it is to bear witness to the events that were bound to change America. PRAISE FOR DEAR AMERICA: ‘More than a supplement to classroom textbooks, this series is an imaginative, solid entre into American history.’ PUBLISHERS WEEKLY ‘An impressive series that will challenge students to make connections from prominent historical events to relevant life situations…
. A wonderful asset to the classroom as well as to home libraries.’ CHILDREN’S BOOK REVIEW SERVICE ‘Engaging, accessible historical fiction.’ SLJ ‘The Dear America diaries represent the best of historical fiction for any age.’ CHICAGO TRIBUNE

Like the Willow Tree (By:Lois Lowry)

Two time Newbery Award winning author Lois Lowry brings a brand new, beautiful diary to the Dear America series! Suddenly orphaned by the Spanish flu epidemic in the fall of 1918, eleven year old Lydia Pierce and her fourteen year old brother, Daniel, of Portland, Maine, are taken by their uncle to be raised in the Shaker community at Sabbathday Lake. Thrust into the Shakers’ unfamiliar way of life, Lydia must grapple with a new world that is nothing like the one she used to know. Now separated from her beloved brother, for men and women do not mix in this community, Lydia must adjust to many changes. But in time, and with her courageous spirit, she learns to find the joy in life again. Since she is separated from her beloved brother for males and females do not live together in this communal village Lydia is forced to adjust to the restrictions placed upon her once carefree, creative spirit all on her own. PRAISE FOR DEAR AMERICA: ‘More than a supplement to classroom textbooks, this series is an imaginative, solid entre into American history.’ PUBLISHERS WEEKLY ‘An impressive series that will challenge students to make connections from prominent historical events to relevant life situations…
A wonderful asset to the classroom as well as to home libraries.’ CHILDREN’S BOOK REVIEW SERVICE ‘Engaging, accessible historical fiction.’ SLJ ‘The Dear America diaries represent the best of historical fiction for any age.’ CHICAGO TRIBUNE

Cannons at Dawn (By:Kristiana Gregory)

Kristiana Gregory returns with a stunning new sequel to the bestselling Dear America title THE WINTER OF RED SNOW!

Abigail Jane Stewart returns in this brand-new sequel to THE WINTER OF RED SNOW. The Revolutionary War toils on, but the Stewart family can no longer avoid getting involved. Abby’s father joins the Continental Army, while Abby, her mother, and her sister become camp followers. They face daily hardships alongside the troops and continue to spend time helping the Washingtons. Filled with romance and adventure, Abby’s frontline view of the war captures the heartache and bravery of the soldiers, as well as the steep cost of freedom.

Favorite Greek Myths

Here are twelve Greek myths, retold in an accessible style and magnificently illustrated with classic elegance. Full color.

Favorite Norse Myths

From the creation of the universe, to its heroic battles for order, the fourteen intriguing myths in this collection come together to tell one powerful story. Young readers will be fascinated by characters like Odin, the greatest of gods, and the mighty Thor, who is able to take down vicious monsters much larger than himself. The powerful, beautifully written stories are graced by Troy Howell’s arresting, dramatic paintings.

Favorite Medieval Tales

In their fourth magnificent collaboration of the world’s great stories, Mary Pope Osborne and Troy Howell present nine best loved tales from the days of chivalry, honor, and enchantment. This collection contains nine treasured tales from medieval Europe from the mysterious Celtic world of Finn MacCoul to the enchanted realm of King Arthur. Readers will meet the noble French hero Roland and the merry English outlaw Robin Hood. They will learn about the brutish chieftain Beowulf, the chivalrous knight Sir Gawain, and the brave young prince Hagen. And they will be entertained and enlightened by Marie de France’s honorable Werewolf and Chaucer’s venerable but clever witted rooster, Chanticleer.

The Random House Book of Bible Stories

A beautifully illustrated collection of more than 50 Bible stories. In The Random House Book of Bible Stories, more than 50 stories from the Old and New Testaments come to vivid life, ready to captivate readers and listeners of all ages. Each story is crafted for reading aloud, so the whole family can share the experience. Accompanied by stunning full color illustrations by Michael Welply, these timeless narratives are retold by bestselling author Mary Pope Osborne and her sister, Natalie Pope Boyce, with all the grace and wonder of the Bible itself. From the Hardcover edition.

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