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Tigers at Twilight By MARY POPE OSBORNE Illustrated by SAL MURDOCCA

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system!

Tigers in trouble? That’s what Jack and Annie find when the Magic Tree House whisks them and Teddy, the enchanted dog, to a forest in India. The rare tigers are being trapped by greedy poachers! Can Jack and Annie find a way to help? Or will a fierce tiger eat them instead?

Paperback | Published by Random House Books for Young Readers Aug 17, 1999 | 96 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | 6-9 years

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Good Morning, Gorillas By MARY POPE OSBORNE Illustrated by SAL MURDOCCA

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system!

Gentle giants or giant monsters? That’s the question Jack and Annie have about gorillas when the Magic Tree House sweeps them to the mountains of Africa. There they meet a group of amazing and sometimes frightening mountain gorillas. Annie knows how to play with the creatures right away. But Jack is left out. Will the gorillas be able to teach him some special magic?

Paperback | Published by Random House Books for Young Readers Jul 23, 2002 | 96 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | 6-9 years

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Ghost Town at Sundown By MARY POPE OSBORNE Illustrated by SAL MURDOCCA

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system!

Is this town HAUNTED? Jack and Annie wonder when the Magic Tree House whisks them to the Wild West. But before they can say “Boo!” they rush headlong into an adventure filled with horse thieves, a lost colt, rattlesnakes, and a cowboy named Slim. Will Jack and Annie have time to solve the next Tree House Riddle? The answer may depend on a ghost!

Paperback | Published by Random House Books for Young Readers Sep 16, 1997 | 96 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | 6-9 years |

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Lions at Lunchtime By MARY POPE OSBORNE Illustrated by SAL MURDOCCA

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! “Where are the lions?” Jack wonders when the Magic Tree House whisks him and his sister to the vast plains of Africa. Before he can find out, Annie starts to help hundreds of wildebeests cross a rushing river. Next they follow a honey of a bird and meet an awesome Masai warrior. Jack hopes any lions will just stay away. Jack is about to be very disappointed…

Paperback | Published by Random House Books for Young Readers Jan 12, 1998 | 96 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | 6-9 years

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Vacation Under the Volcano By MARY POPE OSBORNE Illustrated by SAL MURDOCCA

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system!

Who wants to vacation next to a volcano? Jack and Annie are about to find out when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the days of the Roman Empire. They arrive in Pompeii and soon discover that it is the very day the city will be destroyed. Now Jack and Annie must race against time to find an ancient library before it is buried in ash!

See also nonfiction companion Fact Tracker, Ancient Rome and Pompeii # 6705.

Paperback |  Published by Random House Books for Young Readers Mar 24, 1998 | 96 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | 6-9 years

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Day of the Dragon King By MARY POPE OSBORNE Illustrated by SAL MURDOCCA

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system!

Who would burn books? Jack and Annie find out when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to ancient China. There, a powerful emperor called the Dragon King has ordered that all books be burned. Will Jack and Annie be able to save at least one book? Or will they be captured by the emperor’s soldiers?

Paperback | Published by Random House Books for Young Readers Apr 20, 1998 | 96 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | 6-9 years

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Viking Ships at Sunrise By MARY POPE OSBORNE Illustrated by SAL MURDOCCA

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system!

“Beware of Vikings!” warns Morgan. Then Jack and Annie are whisked back to ancient Ireland. They land on a cliff on a misty island. How will they find the story they are looking for? It will take a Viking invasion, the help of a jolly monk, and a lot of courage for Jack and Annie to succeed in Viking Ships at Sunrise.

Paperback | Published by Random House Books for Young Readers Aug 11, 1998 | 96 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | 6-9 years

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Buffalo Before Breakfast By MARY POPE OSBORNE Illustrated by SAL MURDOCCA

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system!

Hello, buffalo! That’s what Jack and Annie say when the Magic Tree House whisks them and Teddy, the enchanted dog, back almost 200 years to the Great Plains. There they meet a Lakota boy who shows them how to hunt buffalo. But something goes wrong! Now they need to stop a thousand buffalo from stampeding!

Paperback | Published by Random House Books for Young Readers May 18, 1999 | 96 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | 6-9 years

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Dingoes at Dinnertime By MARY POPE OSBORNE Illustrated by SAL MURDOCCA

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system!

Wildfire! That’s what Jack and Annie are up against when they are whisked away to the land of Australia. And they’re not alone! Jack and Annie must help a baby kangaroo and a koala escape from a fire-filled forest. Will they be able to rescue the animals in time?

Paperback |  Published by Random House Books for Young Readers Mar 14, 2000 | 96 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | 6-9 years

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Stage Fright on a Summer Night By MARY POPE OSBORNE Illustrated by SAL MURDOCCA

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system!

The show must go on! That’s what Jack and Annie learn when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to Elizabethan England. There they meet William Shakespeare himself—one of the greatest writers of all time! But Mr. Shakespeare’s having a hard time with some of the actors in his latest show. Are Jack and Annie ready to make a big entrance? Or will it be curtains for Shakespeare?

Paperback | Published by Random House Books for Young Readers Mar 12, 2002 | 96 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | 6-9 years

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Pirates Past Noon By MARY POPE OSBORNE Illustrated by SAL MURDOCCA.

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system!

It’s a treasure trove of trouble! Jack and Annie are in for a high-seas adventure when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the days of deserted islands, secret maps—and ruthless pirates! Will they discover a buried treasure? Or will they be forced to walk the plank?

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

 Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures See #6693

Paperback | Published by Random House Books for Young Readers Mar 08, 1994 | 80 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | 6-9 years

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Afternoon on the Amazon By MARY POPE OSBORNE Illustrated by SAL MURDOCCA.

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system!

Vampire bats and killer ants? That’s what Jack and Annie are about to run into when the Magic Tree House whisks them away to the Amazon River. It’s not long before they get hopelessly lost. Will they be able to find their way back to the tree house? Or are Jack and Annie stuck forever in the rain forest?

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

 Fact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventures #6685Learn More

Midnight on the Moon By MARY POPE OSBORNE Illustrated by SAL MURDOCCA

The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system!

Three …two…one…BLAST OFF! The Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie off to the moon—and the future. Their mission? To find the last “M” thing that will free Morgan from the spell. Can they do it before the air in their oxygen tank runs out? Will the mysterious moon man help them? And why is Peanut the mouse acting so strange?

Paperback | Published by Random House Books for Young Readers Oct 29, 1996 | 80 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | 6-9 years

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Teaching your child to read and spell can be a difficult and rewarding journey. Of course, using a well-crafted curriculum for homeschooling will make the experience more fun and engaging for the both of you. “Plaid” Phonics was designed to do just that. Originally known as Modern Curriculum Press (MCP) "Plaid" Phonics and now published by Pearson, this comprehensive K-6 program will help you teach your child the building blocks of language and literacy. The curriculum has been setting the standard of Phonics for more than 50 years, helping over 55 million children learn to read. With numerous hands-on activities, this program will help develop your child's understanding of Phonics, which is the basis of reading and spelling. Plaid” Phonics: Grade 4 is the fifth installment in the series and is geared toward intermediate students. Every activity included in the curriculum will help your child grasp the concepts you teach him or her. Retaining the same instruction and scope & sequence as the 2003 Edition, this 2011 Edition has an updated copyright, new cover, and some updated interior photographs. 194 pages, softcover. Level D. Grade 4. Homeschool Bundle including Teacher's Edition also available (Item #7175) Learn More

Teaching your child to read and spell can be a difficult and rewarding journey. Of course, using a well-crafted curriculum for homeschooling will make the experience more fun and engaging for the both of you. “Plaid” Phonics was designed to do just that. Originally known as Modern Curriculum Press (MCP) "Plaid" Phonics and now published by Pearson, this comprehensive K-6 program will help you teach your child the building blocks of language and literacy. The curriculum has been setting the standard of Phonics for more than 50 years, helping over 55 million children learn to read. With numerous hands-on activities, this program will help develop your child's understanding of Phonics, which is the basis of reading and spelling. Plaid” Phonics: Grade 4 is the fifth installment in the series and is geared toward intermediate students. Every activity included in the curriculum will help your child grasp the concepts you teach him or her. Retaining the same instruction and scope & sequence as the 2003 Edition, this 2011 Edition has an updated copyright, new cover, and some updated interior photographs. The materials included in “Plaid” Phonics: Grade 4 Homeschool bundle will help your child become a skilled lifelong reader. The bundle includes a student edition, teacher’s edition and parent guide. Learn More

While learning to read can be a tricky process, you can help your child overcome his or her academic obstacles by selecting the right curriculum for homeschool. “Plaid” Phonics was designed with you and your child in mind. Originally known as Modern Curriculum Press (MCP) "Plaid" Phonics and now published by Pearson, this comprehensive K-6 program will help you teach your child the building blocks of language and literacy. “Plaid” Phonics includes assignments that not only solidify your child's understanding of Phonics, but develop his or her critical thinking and reading-comprehension skills. In fact, the program has been around for more than 50 years and has educated 55 million children in that time. Grade 5 of “Plaid” Phonics is part of the program's intermediate stage. The content of this curriculum was designed to reinforce foundational Phonics concepts while helping you teach new and important information.Retaining the same instruction and scope & sequence as the 2003 Edition, this 2011 Edition has an updated copyright, new cover, and some updated interior photographs. 177 pages, softcover. Level E Grade 5. Homeschool Bundle including Teacher's Edition also available (Item #7176) Learn More

While learning to read can be a tricky process, you can help your child overcome his or her academic obstacles by selecting the right curriculum for homeschool. “Plaid” Phonics was designed with you and your child in mind. Originally known as Modern Curriculum Press (MCP) "Plaid" Phonics and now published by Pearson, this comprehensive K-6 program will help you teach your child the building blocks of language and literacy. “Plaid” Phonics includes assignments that not only solidify your child's understanding of Phonics, but develop his or her critical thinking and reading-comprehension skills. In fact, the program has been around for more than 50 years and has educated 55 million children in that time. Grade 5 of “Plaid” Phonics is part of the program's intermediate stage. The content of this curriculum was designed to reinforce foundational Phonics concepts while helping you teach new and important information. Retaining the same instruction and scope & sequence as the 2003 Edition, this 2011 Edition has an updated copyright, new cover, and some updated interior photographs. The materials included in “Plaid” Phonics Grade 5 Homeschool bundle will help your child become a skilled lifelong reader. The bundle includes a student edition, teacher’s edition and parent guide. Learn More

Pearson “Plaid” Phonics helps children not only understand new words, but also how words are constructed. By teaching your child using a well-crafted Phonics curriculum, you'll give him or her the tools he or she needs to fully grasp language skills. Originally known as Modern Curriculum Press (MCP) "Plaid" Phonics and now published by Pearson, the “Plaid” Phonics K-6 program will help you teach your child the building blocks of language and literacy. With a long history of producing results (over 50 years) “Plaid” Phonics has helped over 55 million children learn to read. Your child can gain the same benefits. “Plaid” Phonics Grade 6 is the final curriculum for homeschooling in the K-6 series. Using this program, you'll craft lessons that solidify your child's grasp of fundamental concepts and help him or her progress to more challenging content. Retaining the same instruction and scope & sequence as the 2003 Edition, this 2011 Edition has an updated copyright, new cover, and some updated interior photographs. 176 pages, softcover. Level F. Grade 6. Homeschool Bundle including Teacher's Edition also available (Item #7209) Learn More

Pearson “Plaid” Phonics helps children not only understand new words, but also how words are constructed. By teaching your child using a well-crafted Phonics curriculum, you'll give him or her the tools he or she needs to fully grasp language skills. Originally known as Modern Curriculum Press (MCP) "Plaid" Phonics and now published by Pearson, the “Plaid” Phonics K-6 program will help you teach your child the building blocks of language and literacy. With a long history of producing results (over 50 years) “Plaid” Phonics has helped over 55 million children learn to read. Your child can gain the same benefits. “Plaid” Phonics Grade 6 is the final curriculum for homeschooling in the K-6 series. Using this program, you'll craft lessons that solidify your child's grasp of fundamental concepts and help him or her progress to more challenging content. Retaining the same instruction and scope & sequence as the 2003 Edition, this 2011 Edition has an updated copyright, new cover, and some updated interior photographs. The materials included in “Plaid” Phonics Grade 6 Homeschool bundle will help your child become a skilled lifelong reader. The bundle includes a student edition, teacher’s edition and parent guide. Learn More

Megawords teaches the reading, spelling, and contextual use of multisyllabic words through multisensory instruction and a systematic progression of skills. Within each book, words are presented in lists arranged by word structure and spelling pattern. Because Megawords is skill based, it can be used in a variety of settings and across all RTI tiers depending on student need and grade level. In Book 1, students learn to use syllabification to help them sound out and spell words; six types of syllables and five rules for syllabication are covered. Exercises include spelling practice, proofreading, crossword puzzles, word finds, fill in the blank, categorizing, sorting, and passage reading for fluency and comprehension. 140 non-reproducible pages, softcover. Grades 4-12. Learn More

This teacher's guide accompanies the sold-separately Megawords 1 Student Book. Guides provide direct, point-of-use instruction according to the Megawords six-step instructional plan. Clearly labeled steps, sub-skills, objectives, and page references help teachers quickly find what they need for each lesson. Light scripting makes instruction more accessible to various educators. Teacher’s Guides also include: Suggestions for differentiating instruction; Assessment tips for progress monitoring; Reproducible assessment and recording forms; Answer key. The answer key features reduced student pages with the correct answers overlaid in faded print. 168 pages, spiralbound, softcover. Learn More

Megawords teaches the reading, spelling, and contextual use of multisyllabic words through multisensory instruction and a systematic progression of skills. Within each book, words are presented in lists arranged by word structure and spelling pattern. Because Megawords is skill based, it can be used in a variety of settings and across all RTI tiers depending on student need and grade level. Program Features Teaches word study through phonic and structural regularities; Is multisensory and employs a consistent lesson format; Analyzes words at the syllable and word level before presenting words in context; Incorporates systematic progress monitoring; Adapts easily to the needs of the RTI classroom; Encourages student involvement; In Book 2, the focus is on prefixes and suffixes commonly found on multisyllabic words. Students learn the spelling rules around the addition of prefixes and suffixes and also learn the meanings of prefixes and some Latin roots. Exercises include spelling practice, proofreading, crossword puzzles, word finds, fill in the blank, categorizing, sorting, and passage reading for fluency and comprehension. Learn More

This teacher's guide accompanies the sold-separately Megawords 2. Guides provide direct, point-of-use instruction according to the Megawords six-step instructional plan. Clearly labeled steps, sub-skills, objectives, and page references help teachers quickly find what they need for each lesson. Light scripting makes instruction more accessible to various educators. Teacher’s Guides also include: Suggestions for differentiating instruction; Assessment tips for progress monitoring; Reproducible assessment and recording forms; Answer key. The answer key features reduced student pages with the correct answers overlaid in faded print. 136 pages, spiralbound, softcover. Learn More

Megawords teaches the reading, spelling, and contextual use of multisyllabic words through multisensory instruction and a systematic progression of skills. Within each book, words are presented in lists arranged by word structure and spelling pattern. Because Megawords is skill based, it can be used in a variety of settings and across all RTI tiers depending on student need and grade level. Book 3 focuses on unaccented ending patterns and unaccented middle syllables with a schwa or short-i vowel sound. Students learn patterns that help make spelling these words easier and also learn how to use accent patterns to sound out multisyllabic words. Exercises include spelling practice, proofreading, crossword puzzles, word finds, fill in the blank, categorizing, sorting, and passage reading for fluency and comprehension. Learn More