Who wants to vacation next to a volcano? Jack and Annie are about to find out when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the days of the Roman Empire. They arrive in Pompeii and soon discover that it is the very day the city will be destroyed. Now Jack and Annie must race against time to find an ancient library before it is buried in ash!

In addition to providing an educational, award-winning adventure series Mary Pope Osborne has recently launched a FREE set of online educational resources for teachers. This online classroom includes lesson plans, curriculum guides and other creative activities that incorporate every book in the Magic Tree House series. These resources build upon students interest in Jack and Annies adventures while simultaneously meeting core curriculum standards across a multitude of subjects. Click here to explore this wonderful resource.