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#M02, Haunted Castle on Hallows Eve

Book 2 of the Merlin Missions - Quest to Save Camelot #2

Subjects

Language Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Language Arts

Concept; Vocabulary; Cause & Effect; Writing: Text types and purposes; Presentation skills; Speaking & Listening: Comprehension and collaboration; Fantasy/Reality; Rhyme

Science

Core Curriculum Standards for Science

Seasons: fall; Light and shadows; Minerals: diamonds

Geography

Core Curriculum Standards for Geography

Camelot

Animals and Wildlife

Core Curriculum Standards for Animals and Wildlife

Ravens; Animal homes: nests

Mythology and Legends

Core Curriculum Standards for Mythology and Legends

Medieval Legend: Camelot and King Arthur; Story of the Sword in the Stone

Character Building Lessons

Core Curriculum Standards for Character Building Lessons

When you stand up to persons who treat you wrongly you often discover they feel weak and afraid.; Have sympathy for them but for not betray yourself.; You should strive to keep your personal dignity - this will help you with difficult people.

Visual Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Visual Arts

Individual or group tree houses; Create Jack & Annie in their favorite wardrobe; Analyze still images for details and predictions.

Music

Core Curriculum Standards for Music

Read Read; Read Song

Theatre Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Theatre Arts

Passport to Adventure

Book Summary

The intrepid Jack and Annie are summoned once again to the fantasy realm of Camelot. There, Merlin the Magician tells them that the Stone of Destiny has been stolen. The answer to its disappearance lies within a haunted castle. With a young magician named Teddy, Jack and Annie take on the challenge in an adventure that takes them to new heights and places they couldn't even imagine! a Stepping Stone Book™

Book Cluster: Book 2 of the Merlin Missions - Quest to Save Camelot #2

Fact Tracker Summary

Subjects addressed in these books:

Language Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Language Arts

Concept; Vocabulary; Cause & Effect; Writing: Text types and purposes; Presentation skills; Speaking & Listening: Comprehension and collaboration; Fantasy/Reality; Rhyme

Science

Core Curriculum Standards for Science

Seasons: fall; Light and shadows; Minerals: diamonds

Geography

Core Curriculum Standards for Geography

Camelot

Animals and Wildlife

Core Curriculum Standards for Animals and Wildlife

Ravens; Animal homes: nests

Mythology and Legends

Core Curriculum Standards for Mythology and Legends

Medieval Legend: Camelot and King Arthur; Story of the Sword in the Stone

Character Building Lessons

Core Curriculum Standards for Character Building Lessons

When you stand up to persons who treat you wrongly you often discover they feel weak and afraid.; Have sympathy for them but for not betray yourself.; You should strive to keep your personal dignity - this will help you with difficult people.

Visual Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Visual Arts

Individual or group tree houses; Create Jack & Annie in their favorite wardrobe; Analyze still images for details and predictions.

Music

Core Curriculum Standards for Music

Read Read; Read Song

Theatre Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Theatre Arts

Passport to Adventure

#M03, Summer of the Sea Serpent

Book 3 of the Merlin Mission - Quest to Save Camelot #3

Subjects

Language Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Language Arts

Concept; Vocabulary; Cause & Effect; Writing: Text types and purposes; Presentation skills; Speaking & Listening: Comprehension and collaboration; Poetry; Fantasy/Reality; Rhyme

Science

Core Curriculum Standards for Science

Habitats/biomes - ocean; Seasons: summer (solstice); Earth science: day length; Landforms: cliffs; mountains; caves; coves; Tides; Fog

Geography

Core Curriculum Standards for Geography

Camelot

Animals and Wildlife

Core Curriculum Standards for Animals and Wildlife

Seals; Spiders; Seagulls; Jellyfish

Mythology and Legends

Core Curriculum Standards for Mythology and Legends

Celtic Mythology: Water horse; Selkies; Excalibur; Medieval Legend

Character Building Lessons

Core Curriculum Standards for Character Building Lessons

Try not to fight with others.; Fighting mostly grows out of fear.; True strength comes from love and compassion.

Visual Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Visual Arts

Individual or group tree houses; Create Jack & Annie in their favorite wardrobe; Analyze still images for details and predictions.

Music

Core Curriculum Standards for Music

Read Read; Read Song

Theatre Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Theatre Arts

Passport to Adventure

Book Summary

Jack and Annie are off on another mythical mission at the request of Merlin the magician. Luckily, they have a young sorcerer, Teddy, to help them. From underwater caves to a Spider Queen, from mystical selkies to a magical sword, this is a Magic Tree House adventure kids won't want to miss!

Book Cluster: Book 3 of the Merlin Mission - Quest to Save Camelot #3

Fact Tracker Summary

Subjects addressed in these books:

Language Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Language Arts

Concept; Vocabulary; Cause & Effect; Writing: Text types and purposes; Presentation skills; Speaking & Listening: Comprehension and collaboration; Poetry; Fantasy/Reality; Rhyme

Science

Core Curriculum Standards for Science

Habitats/biomes - ocean; Seasons: summer (solstice); Earth science: day length; Landforms: cliffs; mountains; caves; coves; Tides; Fog

Geography

Core Curriculum Standards for Geography

Camelot

Animals and Wildlife

Core Curriculum Standards for Animals and Wildlife

Seals; Spiders; Seagulls; Jellyfish

Mythology and Legends

Core Curriculum Standards for Mythology and Legends

Celtic Mythology: Water horse; Selkies; Excalibur; Medieval Legend

Character Building Lessons

Core Curriculum Standards for Character Building Lessons

Try not to fight with others.; Fighting mostly grows out of fear.; True strength comes from love and compassion.

Visual Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Visual Arts

Individual or group tree houses; Create Jack & Annie in their favorite wardrobe; Analyze still images for details and predictions.

Music

Core Curriculum Standards for Music

Read Read; Read Song

Theatre Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Theatre Arts

Passport to Adventure

#M04, Winter of the Ice Wizard

Book 4 of the Merlin Mission - Quest to Save Camelot #4

Subjects

Language Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Language Arts

Concept; Vocabulary; Cause & Effect; Writing: Text types and purposes; Presentation skills; Speaking & Listening: Comprehension and collaboration; Fantasy/Reality; Rhyme

Social Studies

Core Curriculum Standards for Social Studies

Transportation: Sleigh

Science

Core Curriculum Standards for Science

Insulators; Physical science: freezing point; Arctic Animals/Adaptations; Seasons: winter (solstice); Avalanches

Nature and Conservation

Core Curriculum Standards for Nature and Conservation

Weather: rain; Arctic

Animals and Wildlife

Core Curriculum Standards for Animals and Wildlife

Arctic Animals; Wolves

Mythology and Legends

Core Curriculum Standards for Mythology and Legends

Medieval Legend; Norse Mythology: Frost Giant; Norns

Character Building Lessons

Core Curriculum Standards for Character Building Lessons

Wisdom is knowledge gained from the heart as well as the head.; When you try to understand another's point of view you learn about yourself as well.

Visual Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Visual Arts

Individual or group tree houses; Create Jack & Annie in their favorite wardrobe; Analyze still images for details and predictions.

Music

Core Curriculum Standards for Music

Read Read; Read Song

Theatre Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Theatre Arts

Passport to Adventure

Book Summary

JACK AND ANNIE, joined by Teddy and Kathleen (from earlier books), travel in the Magic Tree House to a land of snow where the Ice Wizard has captured Morgan and Merlin. The four friends must find the Ice Wizard's missing eye . . . or is it really his heart that is missing?

Book Cluster: Book 4 of the Merlin Mission - Quest to Save Camelot #4

Fact Tracker Summary

Subjects addressed in these books:

Language Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Language Arts

Concept; Vocabulary; Cause & Effect; Writing: Text types and purposes; Presentation skills; Speaking & Listening: Comprehension and collaboration; Fantasy/Reality; Rhyme

Social Studies

Core Curriculum Standards for Social Studies

Transportation: Sleigh

Science

Core Curriculum Standards for Science

Insulators; Physical science: freezing point; Arctic Animals/Adaptations; Seasons: winter (solstice); Avalanches

Nature and Conservation

Core Curriculum Standards for Nature and Conservation

Weather: rain; Arctic

Animals and Wildlife

Core Curriculum Standards for Animals and Wildlife

Arctic Animals; Wolves

Mythology and Legends

Core Curriculum Standards for Mythology and Legends

Medieval Legend; Norse Mythology: Frost Giant; Norns

Character Building Lessons

Core Curriculum Standards for Character Building Lessons

Wisdom is knowledge gained from the heart as well as the head.; When you try to understand another's point of view you learn about yourself as well.

Visual Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Visual Arts

Individual or group tree houses; Create Jack & Annie in their favorite wardrobe; Analyze still images for details and predictions.

Music

Core Curriculum Standards for Music

Read Read; Read Song

Theatre Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Theatre Arts

Passport to Adventure

#M05, Carnival at Candlelight

Book 5 of the Merlin Mission - Using Magic Wisely #1

Subjects

Language Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Language Arts

Concept; Vocabulary; Cause & Effect; Writing: Text types and purposes; Presentation skills; Speaking & Listening: Comprehension and collaboration; Using Informational texts for research; Fantasy/Reality; Rhyme; Perspective writing

Social Studies

Core Curriculum Standards for Social Studies

Map skills; Virtual fields trips; Cultural traditions of Venice Italy; Transportation: Gondolas

Science

Core Curriculum Standards for Science

Rapid earth changes: floods; Research local flooding history

Geography

Core Curriculum Standards for Geography

Venice Italy; Adriatic Sea

Nature and Conservation

Core Curriculum Standards for Nature and Conservation

Floods; Canals; Lagoons

Mythology and Legends

Core Curriculum Standards for Mythology and Legends

Greek and Roman Mythology: Neptune

Character Building Lessons

Core Curriculum Standards for Character Building Lessons

Magic lives in the world through creativity and the arts.; Use your imagination to solve problems.

Visual Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Visual Arts

Individual or group tree houses; Create Jack & Annie in their favorite wardrobe; Analyze still images for details and predictions.; Paper mache masks; Paint sights from Venice; Analyze Giovanni Battista Tiepolo's paintings

Music

Core Curriculum Standards for Music

Read Read; Read Song

Theatre Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Theatre Arts

Passport to Adventure

Book Summary

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.

Book Cluster: Book 5 of the Merlin Mission - Using Magic Wisely #1

Fact Tracker Summary

Subjects addressed in these books:

Language Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Language Arts

Concept; Vocabulary; Cause & Effect; Writing: Text types and purposes; Presentation skills; Speaking & Listening: Comprehension and collaboration; Using Informational texts for research; Fantasy/Reality; Rhyme; Perspective writing

Social Studies

Core Curriculum Standards for Social Studies

Map skills; Virtual fields trips; Cultural traditions of Venice Italy; Transportation: Gondolas

Science

Core Curriculum Standards for Science

Rapid earth changes: floods; Research local flooding history

Geography

Core Curriculum Standards for Geography

Venice Italy; Adriatic Sea

Nature and Conservation

Core Curriculum Standards for Nature and Conservation

Floods; Canals; Lagoons

Mythology and Legends

Core Curriculum Standards for Mythology and Legends

Greek and Roman Mythology: Neptune

Character Building Lessons

Core Curriculum Standards for Character Building Lessons

Magic lives in the world through creativity and the arts.; Use your imagination to solve problems.

Visual Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Visual Arts

Individual or group tree houses; Create Jack & Annie in their favorite wardrobe; Analyze still images for details and predictions.; Paper mache masks; Paint sights from Venice; Analyze Giovanni Battista Tiepolo's paintings

Music

Core Curriculum Standards for Music

Read Read; Read Song

Theatre Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Theatre Arts

Passport to Adventure

#M06, Season of the Sandstorms

Book 6 of the Merlin Mission - Using Magic Wisely #2

Subjects

Language Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Language Arts

Concept; Vocabulary; Cause & Effect; Writing: Text types and purposes; Presentation skills; Speaking & Listening: Comprehension and collaboration; Fantasy/Reality; Rhyme; Text-to-Text; Connections: Tales from the Arabian Nights

Social Studies

Core Curriculum Standards for Social Studies

Modes of transportation; Trading; Wants vs. needs; Greek History: Aristotle/Philosophy; Arabic customs/dress

Math

Core Curriculum Standards for Math

Directions (north; south; east; west); Graphing (favorite tea flavors); Camel words problems (addition; multiplication); Number systems (Arabic; Roman; etc.)

Science

Core Curriculum Standards for Science

Weather/seasons; Plant adaptations; Astronomy; Habitat/biomes: desert

Geography

Core Curriculum Standards for Geography

Ancient Baghdad

Nature and Conservation

Core Curriculum Standards for Nature and Conservation

Sandstorms; Wind

Animals and Wildlife

Core Curriculum Standards for Animals and Wildlife

Animal Adaptations: camels

Mythology and Legends

Core Curriculum Standards for Mythology and Legends

Arabian Nights: Flying Carpet

Character Building Lessons

Core Curriculum Standards for Character Building Lessons

After you've accomplished something great you should try to feel grateful and humble.; Just as unseen forces have helped you now you need to help others as well.

Visual Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Visual Arts

Individual or group tree houses; Create Jack & Annie in their favorite wardrobe; Analyze still images for details and predictions.; Paper making; Carpet weaving

Music

Core Curriculum Standards for Music

Read Read; Read Song

Theatre Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Theatre Arts

Passport to Adventure

Book Summary

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.

Book Cluster: Book 6 of the Merlin Mission - Using Magic Wisely #2

Fact Tracker Summary

Subjects addressed in these books:

Language Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Language Arts

Concept; Vocabulary; Cause & Effect; Writing: Text types and purposes; Presentation skills; Speaking & Listening: Comprehension and collaboration; Fantasy/Reality; Rhyme; Text-to-Text; Connections: Tales from the Arabian Nights

Social Studies

Core Curriculum Standards for Social Studies

Modes of transportation; Trading; Wants vs. needs; Greek History: Aristotle/Philosophy; Arabic customs/dress

Math

Core Curriculum Standards for Math

Directions (north; south; east; west); Graphing (favorite tea flavors); Camel words problems (addition; multiplication); Number systems (Arabic; Roman; etc.)

Science

Core Curriculum Standards for Science

Weather/seasons; Plant adaptations; Astronomy; Habitat/biomes: desert

Geography

Core Curriculum Standards for Geography

Ancient Baghdad

Nature and Conservation

Core Curriculum Standards for Nature and Conservation

Sandstorms; Wind

Animals and Wildlife

Core Curriculum Standards for Animals and Wildlife

Animal Adaptations: camels

Mythology and Legends

Core Curriculum Standards for Mythology and Legends

Arabian Nights: Flying Carpet

Character Building Lessons

Core Curriculum Standards for Character Building Lessons

After you've accomplished something great you should try to feel grateful and humble.; Just as unseen forces have helped you now you need to help others as well.

Visual Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Visual Arts

Individual or group tree houses; Create Jack & Annie in their favorite wardrobe; Analyze still images for details and predictions.; Paper making; Carpet weaving

Music

Core Curriculum Standards for Music

Read Read; Read Song

Theatre Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Theatre Arts

Passport to Adventure

#M07, Night of the New Magicians

Book 7 of the Merlin Mission - Using Magic Wisely #3

Subjects

Language Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Language Arts

Concept; Vocabulary; Cause & Effect; Writing: Text types and purposes; Presentation skills; Speaking & Listening: Comprehension and collaboration; Fantasy/Reality; Biography research projects: Alexander Graham Bell; Thomas Alva Edison; Louis Pasteur; Gustave Eiffel

Social Studies

Core Curriculum Standards for Social Studies

Evolution of technology (telephone; phonograph; lightbulb; medicine); Eiffel Tower: history; History of the World's Fair; Transportation: Train; French Architecture; Historical Fiction

Math

Core Curriculum Standards for Math

Counting money (French); Counting three and four digit numbers

Science

Core Curriculum Standards for Science

How technology works (telephone; phonograph; lightbulb; pasteurization); Sound; Light; Engineering Fundamentals: Wind resistance design

Geography

Core Curriculum Standards for Geography

Paris France

Character Building Lessons

Core Curriculum Standards for Character Building Lessons

If you work hard and finish the job you'll find your reward.; "When one door closes another door opens" (Alexander Graham Bell); "Genius is one percent inspiration 99 percent perspiration.) (Thomas Edison)

Visual Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Visual Arts

Individual or group tree houses; Create Jack & Annie in their favorite wardrobe; Analyze still images for details and predictions.; Create a structure at least a foot tall that can withstand "wind" and an "earthquake"

Music

Core Curriculum Standards for Music

Read Read; Read Song

Theatre Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Theatre Arts

Passport to Adventure

Book Summary

Merlin sends Jack and Annie on a mysterious mission to Paris, France, over a 100 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!

Book Cluster: Book 7 of the Merlin Mission - Using Magic Wisely #3

Fact Tracker Summary

Subjects addressed in these books:

Language Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Language Arts

Concept; Vocabulary; Cause & Effect; Writing: Text types and purposes; Presentation skills; Speaking & Listening: Comprehension and collaboration; Fantasy/Reality; Biography research projects: Alexander Graham Bell; Thomas Alva Edison; Louis Pasteur; Gustave Eiffel

Social Studies

Core Curriculum Standards for Social Studies

Evolution of technology (telephone; phonograph; lightbulb; medicine); Eiffel Tower: history; History of the World's Fair; Transportation: Train; French Architecture; Historical Fiction

Math

Core Curriculum Standards for Math

Counting money (French); Counting three and four digit numbers

Science

Core Curriculum Standards for Science

How technology works (telephone; phonograph; lightbulb; pasteurization); Sound; Light; Engineering Fundamentals: Wind resistance design

Geography

Core Curriculum Standards for Geography

Paris France

Character Building Lessons

Core Curriculum Standards for Character Building Lessons

If you work hard and finish the job you'll find your reward.; "When one door closes another door opens" (Alexander Graham Bell); "Genius is one percent inspiration 99 percent perspiration.) (Thomas Edison)

Visual Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Visual Arts

Individual or group tree houses; Create Jack & Annie in their favorite wardrobe; Analyze still images for details and predictions.; Create a structure at least a foot tall that can withstand "wind" and an "earthquake"

Music

Core Curriculum Standards for Music

Read Read; Read Song

Theatre Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Theatre Arts

Passport to Adventure

#M08, Blizzard of the Blue Moon

Book 8 of the Merlin Mission - Using Magic Wisely #4

Subjects

Language Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Language Arts

Concept; Vocabulary; Cause & Effect; Writing: Text types and purposes; Presentation skills; Speaking & Listening: Comprehension and collaboration; Poetry; Historical fiction; Fantasy/Reality; Rhyme; Biography research project: Rockefeller

Social Studies

Core Curriculum Standards for Social Studies

Great Depression; Famous NYC Landmarks: Central Park; Bronx Zoo; Metropolitan Museum; City Study: New York City (compare/contrast with your city or town); Modes of Transportation: subway; taxi cabs; Rockefeller

Math

Core Curriculum Standards for Math

Money word problems

Science

Core Curriculum Standards for Science

Insulators; Blue moon; Weather instruments

Geography

Core Curriculum Standards for Geography

New York City

Nature and Conservation

Core Curriculum Standards for Nature and Conservation

Blizzards

Animals and Wildlife

Core Curriculum Standards for Animals and Wildlife

Dog Hero: Balto

Mythology and Legends

Core Curriculum Standards for Mythology and Legends

Medieval Legend: The Unicorn Tapestries

Character Building Lessons

Core Curriculum Standards for Character Building Lessons

You should always try your hardest and be kind and generous to those less fortunate than yourself.

Visual Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Visual Arts

Individual or group tree houses; Create Jack & Annie in their favorite wardrobe; Analyze still images for details and predictions.; Hunt of the Unicorn tapestry; Create your own tapestry

Music

Core Curriculum Standards for Music

Read Read; Read Song

Theatre Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Theatre Arts

Passport to Adventure

Book Summary

Jack and Annie are off on another Merlin Mission. This time, Merlin has sent them to rescue a beautiful magical creature-the unicorn. But when they land in New York City during the Depression of the 1930s, Jack and Annie are confused. Where will they find a unicorn in a big city?

Book Cluster: Book 8 of the Merlin Mission - Using Magic Wisely #4

Fact Tracker Summary

Subjects addressed in these books:

Language Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Language Arts

Concept; Vocabulary; Cause & Effect; Writing: Text types and purposes; Presentation skills; Speaking & Listening: Comprehension and collaboration; Poetry; Historical fiction; Fantasy/Reality; Rhyme; Biography research project: Rockefeller

Social Studies

Core Curriculum Standards for Social Studies

Great Depression; Famous NYC Landmarks: Central Park; Bronx Zoo; Metropolitan Museum; City Study: New York City (compare/contrast with your city or town); Modes of Transportation: subway; taxi cabs; Rockefeller

Math

Core Curriculum Standards for Math

Money word problems

Science

Core Curriculum Standards for Science

Insulators; Blue moon; Weather instruments

Geography

Core Curriculum Standards for Geography

New York City

Nature and Conservation

Core Curriculum Standards for Nature and Conservation

Blizzards

Animals and Wildlife

Core Curriculum Standards for Animals and Wildlife

Dog Hero: Balto

Mythology and Legends

Core Curriculum Standards for Mythology and Legends

Medieval Legend: The Unicorn Tapestries

Character Building Lessons

Core Curriculum Standards for Character Building Lessons

You should always try your hardest and be kind and generous to those less fortunate than yourself.

Visual Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Visual Arts

Individual or group tree houses; Create Jack & Annie in their favorite wardrobe; Analyze still images for details and predictions.; Hunt of the Unicorn tapestry; Create your own tapestry

Music

Core Curriculum Standards for Music

Read Read; Read Song

Theatre Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Theatre Arts

Passport to Adventure

#M09, Dragon of the Red Dawn

Book 9 of the Merlin Mission - Happiness #1

Subjects

Language Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Language Arts

Concept; Vocabulary; Cause & Effect; Writing: Text types and purposes; Presentation skills; Speaking & Listening: Comprehension and collaboration; Poetry: haiku; Historical fiction; Fantasy/Reality; Quotations: "A Journey of a thousand miles begins with one step."; Cultural legend: The Cloud Dragon

Social Studies

Core Curriculum Standards for Social Studies

Basho (famous poet); Edo (Tokyo Japan); Relationships with other countries: closed boarders; Cultural traditions: teahouse manners; sumo wrestling; Japanese Customs; dress; cuisine; Famous landmarks: Imperial Palace; Fish Market; Great Bridge of Senju; Government structure: military (shogun; samurai); Edo fire in 1657; Samurai Warriors; Sumo Wrestlers; Japanese architecture

Science

Core Curriculum Standards for Science

Landforms: mountains (Mt. Fuji); Rapid Earth changes: forest fires; Japanese Plants/Landscape: banana tree; cherry blossoms

Geography

Core Curriculum Standards for Geography

Tokyo Japan; Mt. Fuji

Nature and Conservation

Core Curriculum Standards for Nature and Conservation

Wildfires; Volcanoes

Mythology and Legends

Core Curriculum Standards for Mythology and Legends

Japanese Legend: Cloud Dragon

Character Building Lessons

Core Curriculum Standards for Character Building Lessons

When a material thing is destroyed something better often takes its place.; You can find great beauty when you pay close attention to nature.

Visual Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Visual Arts

Individual or group tree houses; Create Jack & Annie in their favorite wardrobe; Analyze still images for details and predictions.

Music

Core Curriculum Standards for Music

Read Read; Read Song

Theatre Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Theatre Arts

Passport to Adventure; Puppeteers

Book Summary

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 ancient 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 readers back to the splendor, rich culture, and magic of traditional Japan.

Book Cluster: Book 9 of the Merlin Mission - Happiness #1

Fact Tracker Summary

Subjects addressed in these books:

Language Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Language Arts

Concept; Vocabulary; Cause & Effect; Writing: Text types and purposes; Presentation skills; Speaking & Listening: Comprehension and collaboration; Poetry: haiku; Historical fiction; Fantasy/Reality; Quotations: "A Journey of a thousand miles begins with one step."; Cultural legend: The Cloud Dragon

Social Studies

Core Curriculum Standards for Social Studies

Basho (famous poet); Edo (Tokyo Japan); Relationships with other countries: closed boarders; Cultural traditions: teahouse manners; sumo wrestling; Japanese Customs; dress; cuisine; Famous landmarks: Imperial Palace; Fish Market; Great Bridge of Senju; Government structure: military (shogun; samurai); Edo fire in 1657; Samurai Warriors; Sumo Wrestlers; Japanese architecture

Science

Core Curriculum Standards for Science

Landforms: mountains (Mt. Fuji); Rapid Earth changes: forest fires; Japanese Plants/Landscape: banana tree; cherry blossoms

Geography

Core Curriculum Standards for Geography

Tokyo Japan; Mt. Fuji

Nature and Conservation

Core Curriculum Standards for Nature and Conservation

Wildfires; Volcanoes

Mythology and Legends

Core Curriculum Standards for Mythology and Legends

Japanese Legend: Cloud Dragon

Character Building Lessons

Core Curriculum Standards for Character Building Lessons

When a material thing is destroyed something better often takes its place.; You can find great beauty when you pay close attention to nature.

Visual Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Visual Arts

Individual or group tree houses; Create Jack & Annie in their favorite wardrobe; Analyze still images for details and predictions.

Music

Core Curriculum Standards for Music

Read Read; Read Song

Theatre Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Theatre Arts

Passport to Adventure; Puppeteers

#M10, Monday with a Mad Genius

Book 10 of the Merlin Mission - Happiness #2

Subjects

Language Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Language Arts

Concept; Vocabulary; Cause & Effect; Writing: Text types and purposes; Presentation skills; Speaking & Listening: Comprehension and collaboration; Fantasy/Reality; Rhyme; Mirror Writing; Note taking

Social Studies

Core Curriculum Standards for Social Studies

Leonardo da Vinci; Greek and Roman architecture; Renaissance; Famous Landmarks: The Old Bridge (Ponte Vecchio); Hall of the Great Council; Sistine Chapel; The Bubonic Plague

Science

Core Curriculum Standards for Science

Fossils; Early Theories of Flight - The Great Bird; Anatomy; Botany; Early Design of weapons; boats; submarines

Geography

Core Curriculum Standards for Geography

Florence Italy

Character Building Lessons

Core Curriculum Standards for Character Building Lessons

Curiosity opens your mind to things outside yourself.; It gives you energy and joy.; If you have great curiosity about the world you will never grow bored.; Try to become a lifelong learner.

Visual Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Visual Arts

Individual or group tree houses; Create Jack & Annie in their favorite wardrobe; Analyze still images for details and predictions.; The art of Leonardo da Vinci; Fresco; Famous works of art: Mona Lisa; The Baptism of Christ; The Last Supper; The Giant Horse; Self portrait

Music

Core Curriculum Standards for Music

Read Read; Read Song

Theatre Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Theatre Arts

Passport to Adventure

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 #38: Monday with a Mad Genius, they had lots of questions. Why was Leonardo da Vinci interested in flight? What are some of his most famous painting? Did he really keep notebooks just like Jack? What do scientists today think of his ideas? 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.

Book Summary

JACK AND ANNIE are on a mission to save Merlin from his sorrows! Charged with finding the second of four secrets of happiness, the brother-and-sister team travel back in the magic tree house to the period known as the Renaissance. This time, Jack and Annie will need more than a research book and a magic wand. They'll need help from one of the greatest minds of all time. What will they learn from Leonardo da Vinci?

Book Cluster: Book 10 of the Merlin Mission - Happiness #2

Fact Tracker Summary

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 #38: Monday with a Mad Genius, they had lots of questions. Why was Leonardo da Vinci interested in flight? What are some of his most famous painting? Did he really keep notebooks just like Jack? What do scientists today think of his ideas? 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.

Subjects addressed in these books:

Language Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Language Arts

Concept; Vocabulary; Cause & Effect; Writing: Text types and purposes; Presentation skills; Speaking & Listening: Comprehension and collaboration; Fantasy/Reality; Rhyme; Mirror Writing; Note taking

Social Studies

Core Curriculum Standards for Social Studies

Leonardo da Vinci; Greek and Roman architecture; Renaissance; Famous Landmarks: The Old Bridge (Ponte Vecchio); Hall of the Great Council; Sistine Chapel; The Bubonic Plague

Science

Core Curriculum Standards for Science

Fossils; Early Theories of Flight - The Great Bird; Anatomy; Botany; Early Design of weapons; boats; submarines

Geography

Core Curriculum Standards for Geography

Florence Italy

Character Building Lessons

Core Curriculum Standards for Character Building Lessons

Curiosity opens your mind to things outside yourself.; It gives you energy and joy.; If you have great curiosity about the world you will never grow bored.; Try to become a lifelong learner.

Visual Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Visual Arts

Individual or group tree houses; Create Jack & Annie in their favorite wardrobe; Analyze still images for details and predictions.; The art of Leonardo da Vinci; Fresco; Famous works of art: Mona Lisa; The Baptism of Christ; The Last Supper; The Giant Horse; Self portrait

Music

Core Curriculum Standards for Music

Read Read; Read Song

Theatre Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Theatre Arts

Passport to Adventure

#M11, Dark Day in the Deep Sea

Book 11 of the Merlin Mission - Happiness #3

Subjects

Language Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Language Arts

Concept; Vocabulary; Cause & Effect; Writing: Text types and purposes; Presentation skills; Speaking & Listening: Comprehension and collaboration; Fantasy/Reality; Mystery; Literature (20000 Leagues Under the Sea; Around the World in Eighty Days)

Social Studies

Core Curriculum Standards for Social Studies

Transportation: pirate ships; Maps; Early Ocean Exploration: HMS Challenger; Early Explorers: Jacques Cousteau; Dr. William Beebe; Charles Thompson; George Strong Nares

Science

Core Curriculum Standards for Science

Fossils; Animal adaptations; Habitats/biomes - ocean; Invertebrates

Geography

Core Curriculum Standards for Geography

Atlantic Ocean

Nature and Conservation

Core Curriculum Standards for Nature and Conservation

Storms

Animals and Wildlife

Core Curriculum Standards for Animals and Wildlife

Sea Monsters

Character Building Lessons

Core Curriculum Standards for Character Building Lessons

Fear can be conquered when you show compassion to all living creatures.

Visual Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Visual Arts

Individual or group tree houses; Create Jack & Annie in their favorite wardrobe; Illuminated manuscripts

Music

Core Curriculum Standards for Music

Read Read; Read Song

Theatre Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Theatre Arts

Passport to Adventure

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 #39: 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 it's 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.

Book Summary

Jack and Annie continue their quest for the secrets of happiness-secrets they need if they're going to save Merlin. But when the magic tree house leads them to a tiny deserted island in the middle of the ocean, they're not sure who needs help more-Merlin or themselves! The brother and sister team are soon rescued by a ship of explorers and scientists. But the crew isn't looking for the secrets of happiness. The crew is looking for . . . a sea monster!

Book Cluster: Book 11 of the Merlin Mission - Happiness #3

Fact Tracker Summary

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 #39: 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 it's 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.

Subjects addressed in these books:

Language Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Language Arts

Concept; Vocabulary; Cause & Effect; Writing: Text types and purposes; Presentation skills; Speaking & Listening: Comprehension and collaboration; Fantasy/Reality; Mystery; Literature (20000 Leagues Under the Sea; Around the World in Eighty Days)

Social Studies

Core Curriculum Standards for Social Studies

Transportation: pirate ships; Maps; Early Ocean Exploration: HMS Challenger; Early Explorers: Jacques Cousteau; Dr. William Beebe; Charles Thompson; George Strong Nares

Science

Core Curriculum Standards for Science

Fossils; Animal adaptations; Habitats/biomes - ocean; Invertebrates

Geography

Core Curriculum Standards for Geography

Atlantic Ocean

Nature and Conservation

Core Curriculum Standards for Nature and Conservation

Storms

Animals and Wildlife

Core Curriculum Standards for Animals and Wildlife

Sea Monsters

Character Building Lessons

Core Curriculum Standards for Character Building Lessons

Fear can be conquered when you show compassion to all living creatures.

Visual Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Visual Arts

Individual or group tree houses; Create Jack & Annie in their favorite wardrobe; Illuminated manuscripts

Music

Core Curriculum Standards for Music

Read Read; Read Song

Theatre Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Theatre Arts

Passport to Adventure

#M12, Eve of the Emperor Penguin

Book 12 of the Merlin Mission - Happiness #4

Subjects

Language Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Language Arts

Concept; Vocabulary; Cause & Effect; Writing: Text types and purposes; Presentation skills; Speaking & Listening: Comprehension and collaboration; Fantasy/Reality; Rhyme

Social Studies

Core Curriculum Standards for Social Studies

Transportation: bus; helicopter; snowmobile; Communication: Radio; Early South Pole Exploration

Math

Core Curriculum Standards for Math

Temperature

Science

Core Curriculum Standards for Science

Fossils; Animal adaptations; Weather/Climate; Research Stations; Seasons

Geography

Core Curriculum Standards for Geography

Antarctica

Nature and Conservation

Core Curriculum Standards for Nature and Conservation

Blizzards; Volcanoes; Icebergs

Animals and Wildlife

Core Curriculum Standards for Animals and Wildlife

Animals of Antarctica; Penguins

Character Building Lessons

Core Curriculum Standards for Character Building Lessons

Respect the mystery of nature and the universe.; Know that you find your own happiness when you try to give happiness to an animal or person who needs your help.

Visual Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Visual Arts

Individual or group tree houses; Create Jack & Annie in their favorite wardrobe; Analyze still images for details and predictions.

Music

Core Curriculum Standards for Music

Read Read; Read Song

Theatre Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Theatre Arts

Passport to Adventure

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 #40: Eve of the Emperor Penguin, they had lots of questions. What do penguins eat? Why do they huddle together in groups? Who won the race to the South Pole? What happens at a research station in Antarctica? 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.

Book Summary

JACK AND ANNIE continue their quest for the secrets of happiness-secrets they need to save Merlin. This time, the Magic Tree House takes them to the one continent they haven't 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!

Book Cluster: Book 12 of the Merlin Mission - Happiness #4

Fact Tracker Summary

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 #40: Eve of the Emperor Penguin, they had lots of questions. What do penguins eat? Why do they huddle together in groups? Who won the race to the South Pole? What happens at a research station in Antarctica? 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.

Subjects addressed in these books:

Language Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Language Arts

Concept; Vocabulary; Cause & Effect; Writing: Text types and purposes; Presentation skills; Speaking & Listening: Comprehension and collaboration; Fantasy/Reality; Rhyme

Social Studies

Core Curriculum Standards for Social Studies

Transportation: bus; helicopter; snowmobile; Communication: Radio; Early South Pole Exploration

Math

Core Curriculum Standards for Math

Temperature

Science

Core Curriculum Standards for Science

Fossils; Animal adaptations; Weather/Climate; Research Stations; Seasons

Geography

Core Curriculum Standards for Geography

Antarctica

Nature and Conservation

Core Curriculum Standards for Nature and Conservation

Blizzards; Volcanoes; Icebergs

Animals and Wildlife

Core Curriculum Standards for Animals and Wildlife

Animals of Antarctica; Penguins

Character Building Lessons

Core Curriculum Standards for Character Building Lessons

Respect the mystery of nature and the universe.; Know that you find your own happiness when you try to give happiness to an animal or person who needs your help.

Visual Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Visual Arts

Individual or group tree houses; Create Jack & Annie in their favorite wardrobe; Analyze still images for details and predictions.

Music

Core Curriculum Standards for Music

Read Read; Read Song

Theatre Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Theatre Arts

Passport to Adventure

#M13, Moonlight on the Magic Flute

Book 13 of the Merlin Mission - Inspiring #1

Subjects

Language Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Language Arts

Concept; Vocabulary; Cause & Effect; Writing: Text types and purposes; Presentation skills; Speaking & Listening: Comprehension and collaboration; Onomatopoeia; Historical fiction; Fantasy/Reality; Research project: Royal Manners How-To Booklet; Cause/effect study; Writing Genre: Invitation

Social Studies

Core Curriculum Standards for Social Studies

Austrian customs; dress; furnishings; Austrian royalty; Mozart; History of Vienna

Science

Core Curriculum Standards for Science

Sound: woodwind family (flute)

Geography

Core Curriculum Standards for Geography

Vienna Austria

Animals and Wildlife

Core Curriculum Standards for Animals and Wildlife

Peacock

Character Building Lessons

Core Curriculum Standards for Character Building Lessons

Have respect for yourself.; You should always try your hardest and be kind and generous to those less fortunate than yourself.; Use good manners and have a sense of humor - and you can survive some very awkward moments.; Try to discover the best use for your talents - and don't be afraid to try something new.

Visual Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Visual Arts

Individual or group tree houses; Create Jack & Annie in their favorite wardrobe; Analyze still images for details and predictions.; Design your own floorplan for a palace.

Music

Core Curriculum Standards for Music

Read Read; Read Song; Mozart; Classical Music; Flute

Theatre Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Theatre Arts

Passport to Adventure

Book Summary

Jack and Annie head to 18th-century Austria, where they must find and help a musician by the name of Mozart. Decked out in the craziest outfits they've ever worn-including a wig for Jack and a giant hoopskirt for Annie!-the two siblings search an entire palace to no avail. Their hunt is further hampered by the appearance of a mischievous little boy who is determined to follow them everywhere. But when the boy lets the animals out of the palace zoo, Jack and Annie have to use the only magic at their disposal to save themselves and the naughty little fellow.

Book Cluster: Book 13 of the Merlin Mission - Inspiring #1

Fact Tracker Summary

Subjects addressed in these books:

Language Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Language Arts

Concept; Vocabulary; Cause & Effect; Writing: Text types and purposes; Presentation skills; Speaking & Listening: Comprehension and collaboration; Onomatopoeia; Historical fiction; Fantasy/Reality; Research project: Royal Manners How-To Booklet; Cause/effect study; Writing Genre: Invitation

Social Studies

Core Curriculum Standards for Social Studies

Austrian customs; dress; furnishings; Austrian royalty; Mozart; History of Vienna

Science

Core Curriculum Standards for Science

Sound: woodwind family (flute)

Geography

Core Curriculum Standards for Geography

Vienna Austria

Animals and Wildlife

Core Curriculum Standards for Animals and Wildlife

Peacock

Character Building Lessons

Core Curriculum Standards for Character Building Lessons

Have respect for yourself.; You should always try your hardest and be kind and generous to those less fortunate than yourself.; Use good manners and have a sense of humor - and you can survive some very awkward moments.; Try to discover the best use for your talents - and don't be afraid to try something new.

Visual Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Visual Arts

Individual or group tree houses; Create Jack & Annie in their favorite wardrobe; Analyze still images for details and predictions.; Design your own floorplan for a palace.

Music

Core Curriculum Standards for Music

Read Read; Read Song; Mozart; Classical Music; Flute

Theatre Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Theatre Arts

Passport to Adventure

#M14, A Good Night for Ghosts

Book 14 of the Merlin Mission - Inspiring #2

Subjects

Language Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Language Arts

Concept; Vocabulary; Cause & Effect; Writing: Text types and purposes; Presentation skills; Speaking & Listening: Comprehension and collaboration; Onomatopoeia; Historical fiction; Fantasy/Reality

Social Studies

Core Curriculum Standards for Social Studies

Louis Armstrong; History of Jazz; History of Halloween; Civil rights; French culture and language; Famous New Orleans landmarks: Bourbon Street; Jackson Square; New Orleans cuisine: Gumbo; Racial Inequality; Transportation: Electric Streetcars; steamboats; coal cart

Science

Core Curriculum Standards for Science

Sound: brass family (trumpet)

Geography

Core Curriculum Standards for Geography

New Orleans LA

Nature and Conservation

Core Curriculum Standards for Nature and Conservation

Storms

Mythology and Legends

Core Curriculum Standards for Mythology and Legends

New Orleans legend: The Ghost of Jean Lafitte

Character Building Lessons

Core Curriculum Standards for Character Building Lessons

You should treat everyone well. =; Never judge people based on their race of religion.; If you try hard and put effort into all your work you'll find success - and sometimes in areas you least expect.

Visual Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Visual Arts

Individual or group tree houses; Create Jack & Annie in their favorite wardrobe; Analyze still images for details and predictions.

Music

Core Curriculum Standards for Music

Read Read; Read Song; Jazz music; Allen Toussaint songs; "Scatt" singing

Theatre Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Theatre Arts

Passport to Adventure; "A Night in New Orleans" Musical

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 #42: A Good Night for Ghosts, they had lots of questions. What are some of the most famous ghost stories? Why do people believe in ghosts? Do most cultures have ghost stories? What are ghost hunters? 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.

Book Summary

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!

Book Cluster: Book 14 of the Merlin Mission - Inspiring #2

Fact Tracker Summary

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 #42: A Good Night for Ghosts, they had lots of questions. What are some of the most famous ghost stories? Why do people believe in ghosts? Do most cultures have ghost stories? What are ghost hunters? 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.

Subjects addressed in these books:

Language Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Language Arts

Concept; Vocabulary; Cause & Effect; Writing: Text types and purposes; Presentation skills; Speaking & Listening: Comprehension and collaboration; Onomatopoeia; Historical fiction; Fantasy/Reality

Social Studies

Core Curriculum Standards for Social Studies

Louis Armstrong; History of Jazz; History of Halloween; Civil rights; French culture and language; Famous New Orleans landmarks: Bourbon Street; Jackson Square; New Orleans cuisine: Gumbo; Racial Inequality; Transportation: Electric Streetcars; steamboats; coal cart

Science

Core Curriculum Standards for Science

Sound: brass family (trumpet)

Geography

Core Curriculum Standards for Geography

New Orleans LA

Nature and Conservation

Core Curriculum Standards for Nature and Conservation

Storms

Mythology and Legends

Core Curriculum Standards for Mythology and Legends

New Orleans legend: The Ghost of Jean Lafitte

Character Building Lessons

Core Curriculum Standards for Character Building Lessons

You should treat everyone well. =; Never judge people based on their race of religion.; If you try hard and put effort into all your work you'll find success - and sometimes in areas you least expect.

Visual Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Visual Arts

Individual or group tree houses; Create Jack & Annie in their favorite wardrobe; Analyze still images for details and predictions.

Music

Core Curriculum Standards for Music

Read Read; Read Song; Jazz music; Allen Toussaint songs; "Scatt" singing

Theatre Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Theatre Arts

Passport to Adventure; "A Night in New Orleans" Musical

#M15, Leprechaun in Late Winter

Book 15 of the Merlin Mission - Inspiring #3

Subjects

Language Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Language Arts

Concept; Vocabulary; Cause & Effect; Writing: Text types and purposes; Presentation skills; Speaking & Listening: Comprehension and collaboration; Plays/drama; Fantasy/Reality; Rhyme; Fantasy vs. reality; Poetry: limericks; Vivid imagery; Storytelling

Social Studies

Core Curriculum Standards for Social Studies

Irish Folklore; Compare/contrast chores and responsibilities then and today; Roles of girls in society; St. Patrick's Day

Math

Core Curriculum Standards for Math

Multiplication: rows of dancers; Survey: turning into animals; Ratios: real size vs. shrunken size

Science

Core Curriculum Standards for Science

Sound: woodwind family (Irish whistle); Plant adaptations: trees; Rainbows; Habitats: glade; thicket

Geography

Core Curriculum Standards for Geography

Medieval Ireland

Mythology and Legends

Core Curriculum Standards for Mythology and Legends

Celtic Mythology: Irish fairies; leprechauns

Character Building Lessons

Core Curriculum Standards for Character Building Lessons

Figure out your special talents.; And think about how you might use your talents to bring happiness to others.

Visual Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Visual Arts

Individual or group tree houses; Create Jack & Annie in their favorite wardrobe; Analyze still images for details and predictions.; Write and illustrate your own magical story

Music

Core Curriculum Standards for Music

Read Read; Read Song; Irish Music

Theatre Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Theatre Arts

Passport to Adventure

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 #43: Leprechaun in Late Winter, they had lots of questions. What are leprechauns? How do we know many of the old Irish stories? How do fairies spend their time? Who speaks the Irish language? 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.

Book Summary

Jack and Annie are on their third mission to find (and inspire!) creative people to bring happiness to others through the arts (Mozart and Louis Armstrong so far). Set in Ireland, Jack and Annie meet an Irish girl and go on a magical adventure that changes the girl's life-she grows up to be Lady Gregory, who helped bring back the Irish legends, started a theater, and helped the Irish people regain both their heritage and their pride.

Book Cluster: Book 15 of the Merlin Mission - Inspiring #3

Fact Tracker Summary

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 #43: Leprechaun in Late Winter, they had lots of questions. What are leprechauns? How do we know many of the old Irish stories? How do fairies spend their time? Who speaks the Irish language? 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.

Subjects addressed in these books:

Language Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Language Arts

Concept; Vocabulary; Cause & Effect; Writing: Text types and purposes; Presentation skills; Speaking & Listening: Comprehension and collaboration; Plays/drama; Fantasy/Reality; Rhyme; Fantasy vs. reality; Poetry: limericks; Vivid imagery; Storytelling

Social Studies

Core Curriculum Standards for Social Studies

Irish Folklore; Compare/contrast chores and responsibilities then and today; Roles of girls in society; St. Patrick's Day

Math

Core Curriculum Standards for Math

Multiplication: rows of dancers; Survey: turning into animals; Ratios: real size vs. shrunken size

Science

Core Curriculum Standards for Science

Sound: woodwind family (Irish whistle); Plant adaptations: trees; Rainbows; Habitats: glade; thicket

Geography

Core Curriculum Standards for Geography

Medieval Ireland

Mythology and Legends

Core Curriculum Standards for Mythology and Legends

Celtic Mythology: Irish fairies; leprechauns

Character Building Lessons

Core Curriculum Standards for Character Building Lessons

Figure out your special talents.; And think about how you might use your talents to bring happiness to others.

Visual Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Visual Arts

Individual or group tree houses; Create Jack & Annie in their favorite wardrobe; Analyze still images for details and predictions.; Write and illustrate your own magical story

Music

Core Curriculum Standards for Music

Read Read; Read Song; Irish Music

Theatre Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Theatre Arts

Passport to Adventure

#M16, A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time

Book 16 of the Merlin Mission - Inspiring #4

Subjects

Language Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Language Arts

Concept; Vocabulary; Cause & Effect; Writing: Text types and purposes; Presentation skills; Speaking & Listening: Comprehension and collaboration; Historical fiction; Fantasy/Reality; Author study: Charles Dickens; Oliver Twist; Thematic study: judgement of appearances

Social Studies

Core Curriculum Standards for Social Studies

Roles of girls in society; Victorian Age; Charles Dickens; Industrial Revolution/child labor; Compare/contrast rick and poor lifestyles; Economics: work and payment; British Monarchy/ Queen Victoria; Epidemics/Diseases of the Victorian Era; News laws to improve the lives of children

Math

Core Curriculum Standards for Math

Money word problems

Science

Core Curriculum Standards for Science

Sound: strings family (violin); Technology: New inventions; discoveries and advancements in Victorian Era: cameras; running water; flush toilets; telephones; typewriters; electraic lights; bicycles; cars; Vaccines for cholera and typhoid

Geography

Core Curriculum Standards for Geography

England

Character Building Lessons

Core Curriculum Standards for Character Building Lessons

You should stand up for what's right; help the unfortunate; and behave with fairness and generosity toward others.; Never lie.; Never blame others falsely.

Visual Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Visual Arts

Individual or group tree houses; Create Jack & Annie in their favorite wardrobe; Analyze still images for details and predictions.; Illustrate the life of a rich child and a poor child.

Music

Core Curriculum Standards for Music

Read Read; Read Song

Theatre Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Theatre Arts

Passport to Adventure; "Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens" 60 minute Classroom Play (MTI); Puppets; 60 minute Classroom Play

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.

Book Summary

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.com

Book Cluster: Book 16 of the Merlin Mission - Inspiring #4

Fact Tracker Summary

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.

Subjects addressed in these books:

Language Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Language Arts

Concept; Vocabulary; Cause & Effect; Writing: Text types and purposes; Presentation skills; Speaking & Listening: Comprehension and collaboration; Historical fiction; Fantasy/Reality; Author study: Charles Dickens; Oliver Twist; Thematic study: judgement of appearances

Social Studies

Core Curriculum Standards for Social Studies

Roles of girls in society; Victorian Age; Charles Dickens; Industrial Revolution/child labor; Compare/contrast rick and poor lifestyles; Economics: work and payment; British Monarchy/ Queen Victoria; Epidemics/Diseases of the Victorian Era; News laws to improve the lives of children

Math

Core Curriculum Standards for Math

Money word problems

Science

Core Curriculum Standards for Science

Sound: strings family (violin); Technology: New inventions; discoveries and advancements in Victorian Era: cameras; running water; flush toilets; telephones; typewriters; electraic lights; bicycles; cars; Vaccines for cholera and typhoid

Geography

Core Curriculum Standards for Geography

England

Character Building Lessons

Core Curriculum Standards for Character Building Lessons

You should stand up for what's right; help the unfortunate; and behave with fairness and generosity toward others.; Never lie.; Never blame others falsely.

Visual Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Visual Arts

Individual or group tree houses; Create Jack & Annie in their favorite wardrobe; Analyze still images for details and predictions.; Illustrate the life of a rich child and a poor child.

Music

Core Curriculum Standards for Music

Read Read; Read Song

Theatre Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Theatre Arts

Passport to Adventure; "Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens" 60 minute Classroom Play (MTI); Puppets; 60 minute Classroom Play

#M17, A Crazy Day with Cobras

Book 17 of the Merlin Mission - Penny's Spell #1

Subjects

Language Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Language Arts

Concept; Vocabulary; Cause & Effect; Writing: Text types and purposes; Presentation skills; Speaking & Listening: Comprehension and collaboration; Historical fiction; Fantasy/Reality; Rhyme; Perspective; Research project: Mogul Manners; Creativity Writing

Social Studies

Core Curriculum Standards for Social Studies

Roles of girls in society; Great Mogul Dynasty of India Indian customs; dress; Mogul architecture; World landmarks: Taj Mahal; Ambassadors and relationships with other countries

Math

Core Curriculum Standards for Math

Ratios/conversions

Science

Core Curriculum Standards for Science

Camouflage; Gems (emeralds); Animals adaptations; Classification of reptiles; Habitat/biomes - forest (Bamboo Forests for King Cobras)

Geography

Core Curriculum Standards for Geography

Agra India; Indian forest

Animals and Wildlife

Core Curriculum Standards for Animals and Wildlife

King Cobra snakes; Arabian horses; Elephants (Asian and African)

Character Building Lessons

Core Curriculum Standards for Character Building Lessons

Step forward to help others and treat all creatures with dignity and respect.

Visual Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Visual Arts

Individual or group tree houses; Create Jack & Annie in their favorite wardrobe; Analyze still images for details and predictions.

Music

Core Curriculum Standards for Music

Read Read; Read Song

Theatre Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Theatre Arts

Passport to Adventure; Respectful audience behavior

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 #45: A Crazy Day with Cobras, they had lots of questions. Can snakes really be charmed? What reptile has the deadliest venom? What do Komodo dragons eat? How do you tell alligators and crocodiles apart? 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.

Book Summary

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. Visit the Magic Tree House website! MagicTreeHouse.com

Book Cluster: Book 17 of the Merlin Mission - Penny's Spell #1

Fact Tracker Summary

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 #45: A Crazy Day with Cobras, they had lots of questions. Can snakes really be charmed? What reptile has the deadliest venom? What do Komodo dragons eat? How do you tell alligators and crocodiles apart? 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.

Subjects addressed in these books:

Language Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Language Arts

Concept; Vocabulary; Cause & Effect; Writing: Text types and purposes; Presentation skills; Speaking & Listening: Comprehension and collaboration; Historical fiction; Fantasy/Reality; Rhyme; Perspective; Research project: Mogul Manners; Creativity Writing

Social Studies

Core Curriculum Standards for Social Studies

Roles of girls in society; Great Mogul Dynasty of India Indian customs; dress; Mogul architecture; World landmarks: Taj Mahal; Ambassadors and relationships with other countries

Math

Core Curriculum Standards for Math

Ratios/conversions

Science

Core Curriculum Standards for Science

Camouflage; Gems (emeralds); Animals adaptations; Classification of reptiles; Habitat/biomes - forest (Bamboo Forests for King Cobras)

Geography

Core Curriculum Standards for Geography

Agra India; Indian forest

Animals and Wildlife

Core Curriculum Standards for Animals and Wildlife

King Cobra snakes; Arabian horses; Elephants (Asian and African)

Character Building Lessons

Core Curriculum Standards for Character Building Lessons

Step forward to help others and treat all creatures with dignity and respect.

Visual Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Visual Arts

Individual or group tree houses; Create Jack & Annie in their favorite wardrobe; Analyze still images for details and predictions.

Music

Core Curriculum Standards for Music

Read Read; Read Song

Theatre Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Theatre Arts

Passport to Adventure; Respectful audience behavior

#M18, Dogs in the Dead of Night

Book 18 of the Merlin Mission - Penny's Spell #2

Subjects

Language Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Language Arts

Concept; Vocabulary; Cause & Effect; Writing: Text types and purposes; Presentation skills; Speaking & Listening: Comprehension and collaboration; Fantasy/Reality; Rhyme

Social Studies

Core Curriculum Standards for Social Studies

Swiss Alps; Great St. Bernard Pass; Monks/Monasteries; Napoleon

Science

Core Curriculum Standards for Science

Landforms: mountains; Animal adaptations; Botany; Plant adaptations: mountain flowers; Service and Rescue Dogs; Dog Breeds

Geography

Core Curriculum Standards for Geography

Swiss Alps

Nature and Conservation

Core Curriculum Standards for Nature and Conservation

Earth changes: avalanche

Animals and Wildlife

Core Curriculum Standards for Animals and Wildlife

St. Bernard dogs

Character Building Lessons

Core Curriculum Standards for Character Building Lessons

If you have patience and courage and work hard you can achieve the impossible.; Strive to have an open and positive attitude.

Visual Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Visual Arts

Individual or group tree houses; Create Jack & Annie in their favorite wardrobe; Analyze still images for details and predictions.; Create art from pressed flowers.

Music

Core Curriculum Standards for Music

Read Read; Read Song

Theatre Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Theatre Arts

Passport to Adventure; Respectful audience behavior

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.

Book Summary

Jack and Annie are ready for their next adventure in the New York Times bestselling middle-grade series-the Magic Tree House! Beware of avalanches! When the magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie back in time to the highest pass in the Swiss Alps, they discover an ancient monastery filled with monks and Saint Bernard dogs. Annie can't resist offering to train a wild young dog named Barry. Will Barry lead Jack and Annie to the mysterious flower they need to save a friend's life? Or will he only lead them into danger? Before the night is over, Jack and Annie will be forced to use some crazy magic! Join everyone's favorite brother and sister duo on an adventure that is scary and magical, and more fun than they've ever had! Visit the Magic Tree House website! MagicTreeHouse.com

Book Cluster: Book 18 of the Merlin Mission - Penny's Spell #2

Fact Tracker Summary

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.

Subjects addressed in these books:

Language Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Language Arts

Concept; Vocabulary; Cause & Effect; Writing: Text types and purposes; Presentation skills; Speaking & Listening: Comprehension and collaboration; Fantasy/Reality; Rhyme

Social Studies

Core Curriculum Standards for Social Studies

Swiss Alps; Great St. Bernard Pass; Monks/Monasteries; Napoleon

Science

Core Curriculum Standards for Science

Landforms: mountains; Animal adaptations; Botany; Plant adaptations: mountain flowers; Service and Rescue Dogs; Dog Breeds

Geography

Core Curriculum Standards for Geography

Swiss Alps

Nature and Conservation

Core Curriculum Standards for Nature and Conservation

Earth changes: avalanche

Animals and Wildlife

Core Curriculum Standards for Animals and Wildlife

St. Bernard dogs

Character Building Lessons

Core Curriculum Standards for Character Building Lessons

If you have patience and courage and work hard you can achieve the impossible.; Strive to have an open and positive attitude.

Visual Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Visual Arts

Individual or group tree houses; Create Jack & Annie in their favorite wardrobe; Analyze still images for details and predictions.; Create art from pressed flowers.

Music

Core Curriculum Standards for Music

Read Read; Read Song

Theatre Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Theatre Arts

Passport to Adventure; Respectful audience behavior

#M19, Abe Lincoln at Last!

Book 19 of the Merlin Mission - Penny's Spell #3

Subjects

Language Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Language Arts

Concept; Vocabulary; Cause & Effect; Writing: Text types and purposes; Presentation skills; Speaking & Listening: Comprehension and collaboration; Historical fiction; Fantasy/Reality

Social Studies

Core Curriculum Standards for Social Studies

Slavery and its controversies; Civil War; Emancipation Proclamation; Gettysburg Address; Early education/Blab Schools; The White House (compare and contrast the White House then and now); Ford's Theatre/Assassination of Lincoln

Science

Core Curriculum Standards for Science

Diseases of 1800's

Geography

Core Curriculum Standards for Geography

Washington DC; Kentucky; Indiana

Character Building Lessons

Core Curriculum Standards for Character Building Lessons

If you love learning and work hard to complete your tasks and you have a great concern for others the sky is your limit.; Hold onto hope in order to deal with sorrow.; Take responsibility for yourself.

Visual Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Visual Arts

Individual or group tree houses; Create Jack & Annie in their favorite wardrobe; Analyze still images for details and predictions.

Music

Core Curriculum Standards for Music

Read Read; Read Song

Theatre Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Theatre Arts

Passport to Adventure; Respectful audience behavior

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.

Book Summary

Jack and Annie go back in time to help Abe Lincoln, not once, but twice! They get to meet the great man as a boy, and during his time as president. Old and new readers alike will find another thrilling Magic Tree House adventure between the pages of Abe Lincoln at Last!. Mary Pope Osborne perfectly blends fantasy, action, adventure, history, and facts in this latest installment of the bestselling Magic Tree House series.

Book Cluster: Book 19 of the Merlin Mission - Penny's Spell #3

Fact Tracker Summary

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.

Subjects addressed in these books:

Language Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Language Arts

Concept; Vocabulary; Cause & Effect; Writing: Text types and purposes; Presentation skills; Speaking & Listening: Comprehension and collaboration; Historical fiction; Fantasy/Reality

Social Studies

Core Curriculum Standards for Social Studies

Slavery and its controversies; Civil War; Emancipation Proclamation; Gettysburg Address; Early education/Blab Schools; The White House (compare and contrast the White House then and now); Ford's Theatre/Assassination of Lincoln

Science

Core Curriculum Standards for Science

Diseases of 1800's

Geography

Core Curriculum Standards for Geography

Washington DC; Kentucky; Indiana

Character Building Lessons

Core Curriculum Standards for Character Building Lessons

If you love learning and work hard to complete your tasks and you have a great concern for others the sky is your limit.; Hold onto hope in order to deal with sorrow.; Take responsibility for yourself.

Visual Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Visual Arts

Individual or group tree houses; Create Jack & Annie in their favorite wardrobe; Analyze still images for details and predictions.

Music

Core Curriculum Standards for Music

Read Read; Read Song

Theatre Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Theatre Arts

Passport to Adventure; Respectful audience behavior

#M20, A Perfect Time for Pandas

Book 20 of the Merlin Mission - Penny's Spell #4

Subjects

Language Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Language Arts

Concept; Vocabulary; Cause & Effect; Writing: Text types and purposes; Presentation skills; Speaking & Listening: Comprehension and collaboration; Fantasy/Reality

Social Studies
Science

Core Curriculum Standards for Science

Animal adaptations; Earthquake

Geography

Core Curriculum Standards for Geography

China

Nature and Conservation

Core Curriculum Standards for Nature and Conservation

Endangered Species; Earthquakes

Animals and Wildlife

Core Curriculum Standards for Animals and Wildlife

Panda Bears

Character Building Lessons

Core Curriculum Standards for Character Building Lessons

Be a guardian over animals because they cannot speak for themselves.; Respect the natural world and protect animal habitats.

Visual Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Visual Arts

Individual or group tree houses; Create Jack & Annie in their favorite wardrobe; Analyze still images for details and predictions.

Music

Core Curriculum Standards for Music

Read Read; Read Song

Theatre Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Theatre Arts

Passport to Adventure; Respectful audience behavior

When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #48: A Perfect Time for Pandas they had lots of questions. What do pandas eat? Where do they live? Why are leatherback sea turtles so scarce? How can we help? 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.

Book Summary

After twenty years, the Magic Tree House series is still the series to go to for budding young readers. If kids get hooked on Magic Tree House, they're hooked on reading! This is one series that kids, teachers, librarians, and parents all agree on. A perfect blend of magic, adventure, history, science, danger, and cuteness-the topics range from kid pleasers (pirates, the Titanic, pandas) to curriculem perfect (rainforest, American Revolution, Abraham Lincoln) to seasonal shoe-ins (Halloween,Christmas, Thanksgiving). Magic Tree House #48 features Jack and Annie rescuing pandas after an earthquake in China.

Book Cluster: Book 20 of the Merlin Mission - Penny's Spell #4

Fact Tracker Summary

When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #48: A Perfect Time for Pandas they had lots of questions. What do pandas eat? Where do they live? Why are leatherback sea turtles so scarce? How can we help? 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.

Subjects addressed in these books:

Language Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Language Arts

Concept; Vocabulary; Cause & Effect; Writing: Text types and purposes; Presentation skills; Speaking & Listening: Comprehension and collaboration; Fantasy/Reality

Social Studies
Science

Core Curriculum Standards for Science

Animal adaptations; Earthquake

Geography

Core Curriculum Standards for Geography

China

Nature and Conservation

Core Curriculum Standards for Nature and Conservation

Endangered Species; Earthquakes

Animals and Wildlife

Core Curriculum Standards for Animals and Wildlife

Panda Bears

Character Building Lessons

Core Curriculum Standards for Character Building Lessons

Be a guardian over animals because they cannot speak for themselves.; Respect the natural world and protect animal habitats.

Visual Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Visual Arts

Individual or group tree houses; Create Jack & Annie in their favorite wardrobe; Analyze still images for details and predictions.

Music

Core Curriculum Standards for Music

Read Read; Read Song

Theatre Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Theatre Arts

Passport to Adventure; Respectful audience behavior

#M21, Stallion by Starlight

Book 21 of the Merlin Mission - Greatness #1

Subjects

Language Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Language Arts

Concept; Vocabulary; Cause & Effect; Writing: Text types and purposes; Presentation skills; Speaking & Listening: Comprehension and collaboration; Fantasy/Reality; Note taking skills; Genre focus: Biographies

Social Studies

Core Curriculum Standards for Social Studies

Mapping Skills; Ancient Greek culture; Lifestyles past and present; Historical Quotations

Math

Core Curriculum Standards for Math

Measurement (standard and non-standard)

Science

Core Curriculum Standards for Science

constellations; Phases of the moon; Solar System functionarlity

Geography

Core Curriculum Standards for Geography

Ancient Greece; Macedonia; Athens Greece

Animals and Wildlife

Core Curriculum Standards for Animals and Wildlife

Horses

Mythology and Legends

Core Curriculum Standards for Mythology and Legends

Greek Gods; Alexander the Great; Bucephalus

Character Building Lessons

Core Curriculum Standards for Character Building Lessons

Humility is secret to greatness.; Humility keeps you open to always learning and growing.

Visual Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Visual Arts

Plot Visualization

Music

Core Curriculum Standards for Music

Read Read; Read Song

Theatre Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Theatre Arts

Passport to Adventure; Respectful audience behavior

When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #49: Stallion at Starlight, they had lots of questions. Why did people tame horses? What jobs do horses have today? Why was Alexander the Great's horse so famous? What are some other famous horses in history? 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.

Book Summary

Mary Pope Osborne perfectly blends fantasy, adventure, and history in this paperback edition of the bestselling Magic Tree House chapter book. Jack and Annie need to help Merlin find the secret of greatness. But when the magic tree house whisks them back in time to meet Alexander the Great, they discover that he is bossy, vain, and not great at all! It will take a wild black stallion, magic from Merlin, and a lot of bravery for Jack and Annie to find out about greatness from Alexander.

Book Cluster: Book 21 of the Merlin Mission - Greatness #1

Fact Tracker Summary

When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #49: Stallion at Starlight, they had lots of questions. Why did people tame horses? What jobs do horses have today? Why was Alexander the Great's horse so famous? What are some other famous horses in history? 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.

Subjects addressed in these books:

Language Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Language Arts

Concept; Vocabulary; Cause & Effect; Writing: Text types and purposes; Presentation skills; Speaking & Listening: Comprehension and collaboration; Fantasy/Reality; Note taking skills; Genre focus: Biographies

Social Studies

Core Curriculum Standards for Social Studies

Mapping Skills; Ancient Greek culture; Lifestyles past and present; Historical Quotations

Math

Core Curriculum Standards for Math

Measurement (standard and non-standard)

Science

Core Curriculum Standards for Science

constellations; Phases of the moon; Solar System functionarlity

Geography

Core Curriculum Standards for Geography

Ancient Greece; Macedonia; Athens Greece

Animals and Wildlife

Core Curriculum Standards for Animals and Wildlife

Horses

Mythology and Legends

Core Curriculum Standards for Mythology and Legends

Greek Gods; Alexander the Great; Bucephalus

Character Building Lessons

Core Curriculum Standards for Character Building Lessons

Humility is secret to greatness.; Humility keeps you open to always learning and growing.

Visual Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Visual Arts

Plot Visualization

Music

Core Curriculum Standards for Music

Read Read; Read Song

Theatre Arts

Core Curriculum Standards for Theatre Arts

Passport to Adventure; Respectful audience behavior

Magic Tree House Resources
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