Book details
Polar Bears and the Arctic: A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House
Published in
2007
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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 #16: Polar Bears Past Bedtime, they had lots of questions. Why is the Arctic so cold? What did the first people of the Artic eat? How do polar bears cross thin ice? What other animals live in the Arctic? 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
Why to read
- Educational Value: The book provides a wealth of factual information about polar bears and the Arctic ecosystem, making it a great educational resource for children who are interested in learning about these topics in an engaging way.
- Complements Fiction Reading: As a nonfiction companion to the 'Magic Tree House' series, this book offers readers a chance to explore the real-world context behind the adventures of Jack and Annie, enhancing their understanding and enjoyment of the series.
- Environmental Awareness: Reading about the Arctic and its inhabitants encourages awareness of environmental issues such as climate change and habitat loss, fostering a sense of responsibility and interest in conservation efforts among young readers.
- Accessible Content: Mary Pope Osborne's writing style is known for being accessible and appealing to young readers, making complex subjects like ecology and biology easier to understand and more enjoyable to explore.