The Magic Tree House series is a great collection to add to the classroom setting. These books include elements of mystery and magic, which helps to draw children into the stories told by such a wonderful author. Not only are they entertaining books, but they are also historical. Mary Pope Osborne did a nice job incorporating historical evidence within the story, and she singled out the definitions through the use of bold print. This caught my attention, so I can only imagine how it would stimulate a child's mind. The riddle in italics also caught my attention, as it was poetic in nature. Putting myself in a child's shoes, I think the detail and layout of the entire book is pleasing and simplistic, and it is able to keep the reader enthralled. The book quickly jumps from plot point to plot point instead of taking the reader in circles, thus keeping them interested in the next step. Overall, I enjoyed the book, and I would definitely use these books in my classroom because of the historical context incorporated in the text.