Book details
Leonardo da Vinci: A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #10: Monday with a Mad Genius
Published in
2009
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Description
The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Getting the facts behind the fiction has never looked better. Track the facts with Jack and Annie!! When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #10: 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 noteboooks 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. And teachers can use Fact Trackers alongside their Magic Tree House fiction companions to meet common core text pairing needs. Did you know that there's a Magic Tree House book for every kid? Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter books Merlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced reader Super Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventure Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures Have more fun with Jack and Annie at MagicTreeHouse.com!
Age
7-10
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
128 pages
Book in series
#19
Why to read
- The book is packed with factual information about Leonardo da Vinci's inventions, art, and contributions to science, making it an excellent educational resource for children and adults alike who are interested in learning more about this Renaissance genius.
- For fans of the 'Magic Tree House' series, this companion book offers a factual backdrop to 'Monday with a Mad Genius,' allowing readers to separate fact from fiction and gain a clearer picture of the real-life character featured in the story.
- Leonardo da Vinci was known for his boundless curiosity and creativity. Reading about his life and achievements can inspire readers to pursue their own interests and passions with a similar fervor and dedication to innovation.
- Reading this nonfiction companion book provides readers with a deeper understanding of the historical and cultural context surrounding Leonardo da Vinci's life and work, which enriches the experience of the fictional 'Magic Tree House' adventure.