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Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #32: Sharks and Other Predators: A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #53: Shadow of the Shark

Magic Tree House Fact Tracker #32: Sharks and Other Predators: A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House #53: Shadow of the Shark

Reviewed by: Jill O'Connor - North Yarmouth Academy Library, Yarmouth, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: August 11, 2015

Review

Magic Tree House Fact Tracker books are fantastic companions to the MTH books. This book accompanies book #53, "Shadow of the Shark," but it also stands alone as a non-fiction book about sharks and other predators. The book starts with a description of predators of all kinds, from birds who prey on worms to apex predators like sharks and wolves. There are chapters specifically about sharks, big cats and the dog family, as well as a chapter about keeping the balance in nature. Osborne explains that predators are scary, but the more you learn about something scary, the less scary it is. Predators are necessary for the food chain and keep the whole world healthy. The book includes black and white photographs showing these predators, and has many, many fascinating facts that will keep kids reading whether for a school report or out of interest. If you are looking to bolster your non-fiction collection, these companion books are a solid choice.

Overall Book Score: very good