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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2003 · Est. 1.5 hour read
Rocky Road Trip
By Judith Bauer Stamper, Hope Gangloff (Illustrator)
Part of the The Magic School Bus Science Chapter Books series
A class embarks on a wild rock hunt to solve a mineral mystery.
4.2/5 Goodreads · 198 ratings
96 pages· 10,098 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Carlos brings a mysterious rock to school, sparking an adventurous journey with Ms. Frizzle and her class. They venture into the Wild West, riding stagecoaches, panning for gems, and exploring old mines. As they unravel the mineral mystery, the stakes rise with each discovery. Will they uncover the rock's true identity, or will the Wild West's secrets remain hidden? This thrilling expedition promises unexpected twists and a lesson in geology like no other.
From the publisher
The Friz’s class is tracking a mineral mystery–this trip’s a gem! When Carlos brings a mystery rock to school, he hopes Ms. Frizzle will tell him what kind of rock it is. But the Friz doesn’t like to tell when she can show….That’s how the class ends up on a wild rock hunt in the Wild West, trying to solve a mineral mystery! They take a stagecoach ride, pan for precious gems, and even explore an old mine. Sure, the going gets a little rough at times–but this road trip rocks!
At a glance
- Format
- Mass Market Paperbound
- Pages
- 96
- Words
- 10,098
- Reading age
- 7–10
- Audience
- Transitional Reader
- Lexile
- 600L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.1
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 84289
Publication
- Published
- November 1, 2004
- First published
- November 1, 2003
- Publisher
- Scholastic
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780439560535
- OCLC
- 56780650
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