Age rating and parents' guide:Magic Tree House Fact Trackers
by Mary Pope Osborne & Natalie Pope Boyce
Ages 6–11
Magic Tree House Fact Trackers by Mary Pope Osborne & Natalie Pope Boyce is best for children aged 6–11. It has no violence, nothing scary, no romance and no bad language.
These companion guides to the Magic Tree House fiction series let young readers dig deeper into the real-world science, history, and animals behind Jack and Annie's adventures. Filled with simple facts, engaging illustrations, photos, and easy-to-digest chapters, each guide explores topics ranging from ancient civilizations and dinosaurs to extreme weather and space. Curious children enjoy discovering the true stories and trivia behind their favorite fictional journeys.
Content ratings
How much of each a parent can expect, from none to strong.
- Violence
- None
- Scary moments
- None
- Romance
- None
- Bad language
- None
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken, on .
At a glance
- Non-fiction
- Part of the Fact Trackers series
- Easy to get into from the first page
- Some illustrations
- Emotionally light
- A good pick for reluctant readers
Great for kids who like
- Fantasy & Magic
- Action & Adventure
- Non-Fiction
Reading mood
- Adventurous
- Imaginative
- Informative
Good to talk about
- Friendship
- Science
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