{"product_id":"magic-tree-house","title":"Magic Tree House: Books 1–4 Read \u0026 Discover Dinosaur Bundle (Ages 6+)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBegin exploring the \u003cem\u003eMagic Tree House\u003c\/em\u003e series with the Books 1–4 boxed set, a series literature study guide, and a KiwiCo dinosaur fossil dig kit. Connect reading comprehension and story discussion with a hands-on introduction to fossils and paleontology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIncluded Resources\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReading set:\u003c\/strong\u003e One \u003cem\u003eMagic Tree House: Books 1–4 Boxed Set\u003c\/em\u003e, published by Random House Books for Young Readers. Four reading books are included, not the complete series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiterature guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e One \u003cem\u003eMagic Tree House Series: Literature Study Guide\u003c\/em\u003e by Melissa Callaghan, published by Shell Education. This is a series resource; select activities appropriate to the included books. Additional series titles referenced in the guide are not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands-on science:\u003c\/strong\u003e One KiwiCo Dinosaur Fossil Dig Kit, listed for ages 6+, with excavation tools, a model dinosaur skeleton to uncover and assemble, mini dinosaur figures, modeling clay and plaster for fossil impressions, and a dinosaur facts poster.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eEducational Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/strong\u003e Language Arts \/ Literature \/ Science \/ Paleontology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested learning use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elementary reading or supported read-aloud; science kit designated for ages 6+.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four printed reading books, one printed literature study guide, and one hands-on science kit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkills:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reading comprehension, vocabulary, story sequencing, comparing settings, observation, model assembly, and distinguishing fictional adventures from scientific evidence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublishers and maker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Random House Books for Young Readers; Shell Education; KiwiCo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRead, Excavate \u0026amp; Compare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the dinosaur-themed first adventure as a starting point for discussing what a story imagines and what fossil evidence can tell us. Invite learners to describe the model pieces they uncover, assemble the skeleton, and make fossil impressions using the kit materials and instructions. Record observations and compare them with information on the included dinosaur facts poster.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eContinue reading the other books in the starter set and compare characters’ choices, settings, and problem-solving. The fossil kit is a science extension, not a recreation of every book or evidence that the series’ time travel is real.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse guidance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow the kit’s manufacturer instructions and adult-supervision guidance. Excavation uses simulated fossil materials and model bones.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dandelion Roots","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68558469300475,"sku":null,"price":78.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/4538\/8539\/files\/b9d3fb37-341a-4677-9f4a-28f1fdadfbe6.png?v=1794740340","url":"https:\/\/dandelionrootsshop.com\/products\/magic-tree-house","provider":"Dandelion Roots","version":"1.0","type":"link"}