Magic Tree House Research Guides are now Magic Tree House Fact Trackers! Track the facts with Jack and Annie! When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #17: Tonight on the Titanic, they had lots of questions. How many people were aboard the Titanic? Why weren’t there enough lifeboats for all the passengers? How did this “unsinkable” ship sink?
With each spread focusing on one destination, this title features intricate artwork that gives readers a visual flavour of the place, with masses to look at and discover the more you look. In each location you have to find a souvenir to take with you. You will also need to solve a puzzle with the help of Google [trademark] Earth.
Most cities have local areas called "neighborhoods". The Mission District is one of San Francisco oldest neighborhoods. Many people think it's very special because it's so mutli-cultural. What makes the Mission District so multi-cultural? Why does that make it special?
Find out how some explorers found their ways without maps, why others always travelled in disguise and read what really happened on the expeditions in their secret diaries.
What map has symbols like this?
In Argentina, there is a group of men who live a unique life : the life of a gaucho. This special type of Cowboy has been continuing the old traditions for centuries. What type of lifestyle do these men have and what does it mean to be a gaucho?
Queenstown, New Zealand, considers itself 'The Adventure Capital of the World'. Why? People go there to jump from high places, drive extremely fast boats, and walk into the mountains and fly back. Why is Queenstown such a popular place for adventure? What would you di there?
Running from Paris to Istanbul, the Orient Express is a first-class hotel on wheels. Once a year, travelers can ride the luxury train across Europe just to enjoy the journey, but it's hard work to make the grand train run smoothly. Who is responsible for the train's success? What unique difficulties do the face?
People from all over the world love to visit Barcelona, Spain-especially a place called "The Ramblas". This walking-only area is centrally located and full of interesting artists, street performers, and other entertainers. What happens on the Ramblas? What makes this area so exciting?