Magic Tree House Fact Tracker Graphic Novel: Dinosaurs (Magic Tree House Fact Tracker Graphic Novels)
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This first Magic Tree House Fact Tracker Graphic Novel turns the original nonfiction research guide on dinosaurs into an accessible, full-color comic. Jack and Annie accompany readers on a time-traveling exploration of the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods, explaining how paleontologists study fossils, describing the most famous herbivores and carnivores, and introducing extinction theories. Panels combine dialogue, diagrams, and labeled illustrations, delivering accurate science in a fun, bite-sized format for newly confident readers.
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Annie
Discussion points
Which dinosaur adaptation surprised you most and why?
How do scientists know what color dinosaurs were?
What modern animals remind you of dinosaurs?
Why is studying extinction important today?
Tip: Role play these questions
Pause after each chapter to list new facts.
Draw your own dinosaur together, labeling its features.
Compare Jack and Annie’s curiosity to your child’s interests.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Curiosity drives learning
Explanation: Jack and Annie’s questions guide each discovery.
Real-World Application: Ask why and how things work in everyday life.
Example Lesson: Evidence matters
Explanation: Fossils support or disprove theories.
Real-World Application: Base opinions on facts you can check.
Example Lesson: Earth changes over time
Explanation: Continents moved and climates shifted.
Real-World Application: Understand today’s environmental issues in historical context.
Example Lesson: Teamwork in science
Explanation: Field digs require many specialists.
Real-World Application: Collaborate with classmates on projects.