When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #1: Dinosaurs Before Dark, they had lots of questions. When did the dinosaurs live? What other animals lived at that time? Which dinosaur was biggest? How do we know about dinosaurs? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts.

The "Magic Tree House Research Guide: Dinosaurs" was a very informational book to read. This book series stems off of the Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osborne. The Dinosaurs research guide specifically is a nonfiction companion for the Magic Tree House Dinosaurs Before Dark. I like how the authors give an abundant amount of information about dinosaurs, fossils, what they eat, dinosaurs that swim/fly, and what happened to them. Throughout the text, the authors bring in insight from Jack and Annie, who are the stars from the Magic Tree House series, and make it seem like Jack and Annie are doing the research. I also like how there are pictures, illustrations, and diagrams throughout the book that make it more interesting for the reader. I would highly recommend this book for research or even just an informational read! ( )

Very informative! Much information. (The biggest carnivore was Giganotosaurus. The biggest herbivore was Seismosaurus. I did not know either of these basic facts!) ( )

Join them as they research the world of dinosaurs and find out the facts behind the fiction. A companion to Dinosaurs Before Dark. 2 copies

The Magic Tree House series released a secondary series of nonfiction books for children that offer factual information about certain books in the fiction series. The first book in the Fact Tracker series matches the first book in the Tree House series, appropriately focused on dinosaurs. The book covers a broad range of factual information about these famous extinct animals, from the different types of fossils to the kinds of dinosaurs, the three eons when dinosaurs lived to dinosaur babies. The information is broken into small chapters focused on each topic. The book disseminates information in a direct and easy style that was perfect for children, and it uses the characters Jack and Annie to interject some fun trivia and humor that invites kids to engage more deeply with the information. For instance, they hold up signs, ask questions, share jokes, and give teasers about coming information. Furthermore, the book is liberally filled with illustrations, that help young readers better grasp the details being taught. Truly, this book demonstrates an excellent approach to teaching children about nonfiction topics in a fun and engaging way. ( )