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University of Central Florida

Theses/Dissertations

English Language and Literature

2011

Children's literature; Historical fiction; Magic tree house

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Examining The Magic Tree House Series For Historical Accuracy And Educational Implications, Nina Washington May 2011

Examining The Magic Tree House Series For Historical Accuracy And Educational Implications, Nina Washington

HIM 1990-2015

Often teachers are faced with the challenge of teaching more content with less time and resources. The use of trade books within the content areas allows teachers to integrate multiple skills in one lesson. The Magic Tree House series has been popular with students and teachers on the elementary level. Using books such as these would be a good way for teachers to use their allotted time to teach all of the content that they are accountable for. This thesis will explore the historical accuracy and educational connections within the Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osborne. The purpose …