Sink or Swim
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2017 · Est. 50 min read

Sink or Swim

By Judy Katschke, Artful Doodlers Ltd. (Illustrator)

Part of the The Magic School Bus Rides Again series

A class of students go on a field trip to the ocean and learn about marine life.

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96 pages· 4,447 words· Est. 50 min read
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Fiona Frizzle leads her class on a Hawaiian field trip, expecting sun and surf. But when Wanda attempts to rescue an endangered fish, she finds herself in danger from a giant shark. Can the class learn from the ocean's own school to save her? Dive into this thrilling underwater adventure where taking chances and making mistakes could mean the difference between life and a close call. Will the students' newfound knowledge of marine life be enough to turn the tide?

From the publisher

The Magic School Bus is back and in the Branches line!This series is part of Scholastic’s early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!Seatbelts, everyone! The Magic School Bus is back and ready to ride again. Professor Frizzle’s kid sister Fiona might be the new teacher at Walkerville Elementary, but she’s got the same old motto: take chances, make mistakes, and get messy! When the class decides to go to Hawaii for their latest fieldtrip, they think they’re in for rest, relaxation, and riding the waves. But when Wanda tries to save an endangered fish from a giant shark, its Wanda that needs saving. Luckily her own class learns something from a totally different type of school–fish!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
96
Words
4,447
Reading age
6–8
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
540L
Themes & topics
Books about fishBooks about HawaiiBooks about technologyBooks about sharksBooks about habits and behavior
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.6
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
December 26, 2017
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338194456

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