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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2004 · Est. 1.5 hour read
Color Day Relay
Written by Gail Herman · Illustrated by Hope Gangloff
Part of the The Magic School Bus Science Chapter Books series
A relay race reveals unexpected lessons in light and color.
4.1/5 Goodreads · 88 ratings
83 pages· 9,902 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Ralphie dreads the Color Day relay in Ms. Frizzle's class, fearing his tardiness will hold back his team. Partnered with the thoughtful Arnold and D.A., Ralphie discovers that speed isn't everything. As they delve into the mysteries of light and color, the trio learns that everyone has a unique way to shine. Will Ralphie and his friends find a way to compete with the best? Join the Magic School Bus gang for a vibrant adventure where knowledge and teamwork illuminate the path to success.
From the publisher
It’s Color Day in the Friz’s class. Ralphie and the rest of the Magic School Bus gang are in for an enlightening experience as they compete in a brilliant relay to learn about light and color.
When Ms. Frizzle announces that the class will be taking part in a Color Day relay, Ralphie is disappointed. He knows that a relay is all about speed, and he is always late for everything. His partners, Arnold and D.A., are smart, but they take their time to figure things out. Still, Ralphie soon realizes that his team can compete with the best and the brightest. Everyone has a chance to shine when the Friz is teaching about light and color. Get ready for a brilliant adventure with the Friz’s colorful class.
At a glance
- Format
- Mass Market Paperbound
- Pages
- 83
- Words
- 9,902
- Reading age
- 7–10
- Audience
- Transitional Reader
- Lexile
- 500L
Themes & topics
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.4
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 83148
Publication
- Published
- August 1, 2004
- First published
- April 30, 2004
- Publisher
- Scholastic
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780439560511
- LCCN
- 2005271952
- OCLC
- 55981240
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