Magic tree house research guide

An illustrated guide to snakes and other reptiles to accompany "A Crazy Day with Cobras, " including facts and photographs that reveal whether snakes can really be "charmed, " which reptile has the deadliest venom, how to tell the difference between crocodiles and alligators, and more.

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.

Provides an introduction to natural disasters, including tsunamis, earthquakes, volcano eruptions, landslides, and avalanches; discussing why they occur and the destruction they create.

Describes the civilization of Rome including the ancient Roman city of Pompeii.

Describes the changing nature of weather and how meteorologists predict and study such storms as tornadoes, hurricanes, and blizzards.

Annie and Jack present information about ancient Greece and the athletic events known as the Olympic games that were held there.

Discusses facts behind Mary Pope Osborne's A GHOST TALE FOR CHRISTMAS TIME, covering topics such as the Victorian lifestyle and the lives of children during the time of Charles Dickens.

Jack and Annie research leprechauns and Irish folklore, hoping to separate fact from fiction. Includes definitions, illustrations, facts, and more.

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.

Discusses what happened to the Sabertooths, what it was like for them to live in the Ice Age, and why it was so cold.