Burlington Public Library

Jack and Annie look at knights, armor, and life in a castle.

What was it like to be a gladiator? How many people died in the destruction of Pompeii? How did Roman children spend their days? Find out the answers to these questions and more in Magic Tree House Research Guide: Ancient Rome and Pompeii. This is the nonfiction companion to Vacation Under the Volcano (Magic Tree House #13).

"Published in conjunction with Monday with a Mad Genius, this Magic Tree House companion looks at the life and times of Leonardo da Vinci, who was known as a scientist, artist, and archetypical Renaissance Man" --From publisher.

How big is a giant squid? What is a dragon-fish? How do deep-sea creatures find food? What do scientists think some mythical sea monsters might really be? It's Jack and Annie's very own guide to the strange creatures of the sea including ; Sea monster legends ; giant pacific octopuses ; prehistoric sea monsters ; deep-sea exploration and much more.

Discusses the penguin life cycle and the ecology of Antarctica, where they live.

Jack and Annie share what they learned through their research of ghosts, telling some of the stories they discovered, and offering tips on how to look for more information. 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...

Provides information on snakes and other types of reptiles.

Annie and Jack present information about Leonardo da Vinci, discussing the world in which he lived as well as his work as an artist and scientist.