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The Magic School Bus Chapter Book Books

In order from The Truth about Bats to Expedition Down Under.

The Magic School Bus Chapter Book series is a set of 6 chapter books by Eva Moore, published between 1995 and 2002. Written for ages 6–10, most books run about 80 pages.

The Truth about Bats
The Search for the Missing Bones
Space Explorers
Twister Trouble
Penguin Puzzle
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Truth about Bats
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$474
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2000

The Truth about Bats

By Eva Moore, Ted Enik (Illustrator)

Join a wild journey to uncover the secrets of bats.

80 pages· 6,536 words· Est. 1 hour read
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In reading order

The Magic School Bus Chapter Book Series

6 books · Published 1995–2002

#1
#1 in Series
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$474

The Truth about Bats

Chapter Book · Ages 6–10 · 2000

Join a wild journey to uncover the secrets of bats.

#2

The Search for the Missing Bones

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2000

A mysterious skeleton stalks a class on a bone-filled adventure.

#4

Space Explorers

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2000

Join a cosmic journey to uncover the mysteries of the solar system.

#5
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Twister Trouble

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2001

A class field trip spirals into chaos as they fly into a tornado.

#8
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$474

Penguin Puzzle

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1995

Students must solve a penguin puzzle in Antarctica after a magical transformation.

#10

Expedition Down Under

Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2002

A wild adventure in Australia's outback reveals nature's wonders and dangers.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Magic School Bus Chapter Book series?

There are 6 books in the Magic School Bus Chapter Book series. It began with The Truth about Bats in 2000, and the newest book, Expedition Down Under, was published in 2002.

What order should you read the Magic School Bus Chapter Book books in?

Start with The Truth about Bats and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #6.

What ages are the Magic School Bus Chapter Book books best for?

The series is best for ages 6–10, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Magic School Bus Chapter Book book is the longest?

Expedition Down Under (Book #10) is the longest book in the series at 9,491 words (92 pages).

Which Magic School Bus Chapter Book book is the shortest?

The Truth about Bats (Book #1) is the shortest at 6,536 words (80 pages).

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The people who bring The Magic School Bus Chapter Book to life.

01

Eva Moore

Author
02

Ted Enik

Illustrator
03

Ann Schreiber

Author
04

John Speirs

Illustrator
05

Judith Bauer Stamper

Author
06

Rebecca Carmi

Author

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