Wild West: A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #10: Ghost Town at Sundown (Magic Tree House (R) Fact Tracker)
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What’s inside...
Track the facts about cowboys, ghost towns, outlaws, and more! When Jack and Annie came back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #10: Ghost Town at Sundown, they had lots of questions about the American West. Their search for answers is filled with up-to-date information, photographs, illustrations, and fun tidbits. The Magic Tree House Fact Trackers series helps kids explore topics from their favorite Magic Tree House adventures, with books tailored for different reading levels and more dangerous missions for experienced readers.
Discussion points
What did you learn about life in the Wild West and how different is it from our life today?
Which historical figure from the book did you find most interesting and why?
How do you think you would have handled living during the Wild West era?
What role did animals play in the Wild West, and which animal would you have liked to have as a companion?
Can you think of any modern technologies that would have changed how people lived in the Wild West?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before reading the book, ask your child what they already know or think about the Wild West to gauge their prior knowledge and spark curiosity.
While discussing the book, connect the historical content to your child’s daily life by comparing past and present activities, tools, or games.
Encourage your child to imagine themselves in different scenarios described in the book and ask them how they might react.
After reading, engage with creative activities like drawing a scene from the book or writing a short story about an adventure in the Wild West.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Courage and adventure
Explanation: Through the characters' journey in the Wild West, the book portrays courage in exploring new and unknown territories.
Real-World Application: Children are encouraged to embrace new experiences and adventures, whether trying out a new sport, engaging in creative arts, or making new friends at school.
Example Lesson: Historical knowledge
Explanation: The book educates about life in the Wild West, providing historical facts intertwined with the storyline.
Real-World Application: Children can relate the historical aspects from the book during their history lessons at school and gain a better understanding of the American history context.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: As the characters face challenges in the Wild West, they must come up with solutions to navigate through the problems.
Real-World Application: This teaches children the importance of analytical thinking and problem-solving in daily challenges, from working out a math problem to resolving a disagreement with a peer.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and collaboration
Explanation: The characters often rely on each other's strengths and work together to overcome obstacles.
Real-World Application: This highlights the importance of teamwork, encouraging children to collaborate effectively with classmates in group projects or team sports.
Example Lesson: Respect for diversity
Explanation: The book portrays various characters from different backgrounds, emphasizing inclusivity and respect for all.
Real-World Application: Children learn to appreciate and respect people from various cultural backgrounds, fostering a sense of inclusivity in their everyday interactions.