Book details

Dinosaurs Before Dark

The Magic Tree House

Mary Osborne

Sal Murdocca

Published in

1992

3.97

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Description

This is the first book in the Magic Tree House series, where Jack and Annie discover a tree house filled with books. A magical pteranodon takes them back to the prehistoric times where they encounter real live dinosaurs.

Age

5-8

Text complexity

emerging

Length

68 pages

Book in series

#1

Why to read

Introduces children to the concept of time travel and history.
Encourages imagination and curiosity about the world.
Teaches about dinosaurs and prehistoric times.
Promotes themes of friendship, courage, and discovery.