Books with author Mark Osborne

BOOK #17: TONIGHT ON THE TITANIC: Jack and Annie are whisked away to the decks of the Titanic, where they must help two children find their way to a lifeboat - and are in danger of becoming victims of that tragic night themselves.BOOK #18: BUFFALO BEFORE BREAKFAST: Jack and Annie travel to the Old West, where they roam the Great Plains with a Lakota boy.BOOK #19: TIGERS AT TWILIGHT: While in India, Jack and Annie have adventures involving a tiger and other endangered jungle animals.BOOK #20: DINGOES AT DINNERTIME: Jack and Annie are whisked Down Under to the land of Australia, where they save several animals from a raging wildfire.BOOK #21: CIVIL WAR ON SUNDAY: Jack and Annie are transported to the time of the Civil War, where they meet Clara Barton.BOOK #22: REVOLUTIONARY WAR ON WEDNESDAY: Jack and Annie travel back to the time of the American Revolution and help Gen. George Washington during his famous crossing of the Delaware River.BOOK #23: TWISTER ON TUESDAY: Jack and Annie travel back to the Kansas prairie and gain an understanding of how hard life was for pioneers when they experience the terror of a tornado.BOOK #24: EARTHQUAKE IN THE EARLY MORNING: The Magic Tree House takes Jack and Annie to San Francisco in 1906, in time for them to experience one of the biggest earthquakes the United States had ever known.

Merlin Mission Books 1-4 of the #1 New York Times bestselling Magic Tree House series!Beyond the realms of time and space are lands that exist only in myths and legends. This is where the magic tree house is taking Jack and Annie on the mission of a lifetime! They will visit Camelot, a haunted castle, an island lost in mist, and the Land-Behind-the-Clouds. It is one unforgettable adventure!Recently rebranded, the first 4 Magic Tree House Merlin Mission books are the perfect gift for fans of the Magic Tree House series. Parents, teachers, and librarians hail the chapter-book series as a tool to promote reading, as even the most reluctant readers want to know where the magic tree house will take the brother-and-sister team next.Magic Tree House Merlin Missions are more challenging adventures for the experienced Magic Tree House reader.Books in this Merlin Missions set include: Christmas in Camelot (#1), Haunted Castle on Hallows Eve (#2), Summer of the Sea Serpent (#3), Winter of the Ice Wizard (#4).

Jack and Annie are caught out in the rain in the most dangerous Magic Tree House mission yet!Jack and Annie are on a mission! When the magic tree house whisks them back to Galveston, Texas, in 1900, they find out that a big storm is coming. But even though there is rain and wind, no one believes there is any danger. As the storm grows, seawater floods the city. Now everyone needs help! Jack and Annie have a little bit of magic and a lot of hope--but will it be enough?Did you know that there's a Magic Tree House book for every kid?Magic Tree House: Perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter booksMerlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced readerFact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventuresIf you're looking for Merlin Mission #30: Haunted Castle on Hallow's Eve, it was renumbered as part of the rebrand in 2017 as Merlin Mission #2.

One of the most popular Dear America diaries of all time, bestselling author Mary Pope Osborne's STANDING IN THE LIGHT is now back in print with a gorgeous new cover!Catharine Carey Logan and her family have enjoyed a peaceful and prosperous life as the Quakers and Delaware Indians share a mutually trusting relationship. Recently, however, this friendship has been threatened by violence against the Indians. Then, Catharine and her brother are taken captive by the Lenape in retaliation. At first, Catharine is afraid of her captors. But when a handsome brave begins to teach her about the ways of the Lenape, she comes to see that all people share the same joys, hopes, and fears. Osborne crafts a thrilling story of romance and danger and remarkable courage.

Every four years, athletes gather to test their strength and speed against the world's best at the Summer Olympic Games. This updated series explains the most popular Olympic sporting events to young readers who are eager to watch the excitement. Includes a table of contents, Q&A boxes, glossary, further resources, and index. This updated book for elementary readers presents information about the history and rules of gymnastics featured at the Olympics, including artistic, rhythmic, and trampoline. Includes a table of contents, Q&A boxes, glossary, further resources, and index.

Jack and Annie lead a perfectly normal life. Perfectly normal, that is, until they come across an abandoned tree house with the power to whisk the kids away to different times and places! Whether they're exploring the ancient pyramids of Egypt-and helping out the ghost of an Egyptian queen-or crossing the Delaware with General George Washington, Jack and Annie are always ready for another adventure. More importantly, the facts they learn along the way always provide the keys to completing their quests. The siblings love to read up on any subject-whether it's to crack codes, solve riddles, or simply get out of scrapes. And as readers follow along on each magical journey, they are introduced to all kinds of interesting information about different time periods, key historical figures, and various cultures and civilizations. With plenty of facts mixed in with tons of excitement, each book provides a great foundation of knowledge that supports future learning. Titles Included: #29 Christmas in Camelot #30 Haunted Castle on Hallows Eve #31 Summer of the Sea Serpent #32 Winter of the Ice Wizard #33 Carnival at Candlelight #34 Season of the Sandstorms #35 Night of the New Magicians #36 Blizzard of the Blue Moon #37 Dragon of the Red Dawn #38 Monday with a Mad Genius #39 Dark Day in the Deep Sea #40 Eve of the Emperor Penguin #41 Moonlight on the Magic Flute #42 A Good Night for Ghosts #43 Leprechaun in Late Winter #44 A Ghost Tale For Christmas Time #45 A Crazy Day With Cobras #46 Dogs in the Dead of Night #47 Abe Lincoln at Last #48 A Perfect Time for Pandas #49 Stallion by Starlight

Merlin Mission Books 9-16 of the #1 New York Times bestselling Magic Tree House series available together for the first time ever! Magic Tree House Merlin Missions are more challenging adventures for the experienced Magic Tree House reader. In each adventure, Merlin the magician sends Jack and Annie on an adventure in the magic tree house. Audiobooks in this Merlin Missions set include:Dragon of the Red Dawn (#9) Monday with a Mad Genius (#10) Dark Day in the Deep Sea (#11) Eve of the Emperor Penguin (#12) Moonlight on the Magic Flute (#13) A Good Night for Ghosts (#14) Leprechaun in Late Winter (#15)A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time (#16) "Osborne's narration is low-key and well-paced. A great way to introduce children who are reluctant readers or can't yet read to this highly entertaining book series and to reading in general."--Chicago Parent “Osborne's soothing, beautifully articulated voice and knack for characterization are reliably pleasing."--AudioFile