The Magic School Bus
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Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1990 · Est. 58 min read

The Magic School Bus

Written by Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen

Book #4 in the The Magic School Bus series

A school bus transforms into a spaceship for a cosmic adventure.

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40 pages· 3,465 words· Est. 58 min read· 570L
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When the planetarium is closed, Ms. Frizzle takes her class on an extraordinary journey through space in the Magic School Bus. As they visit each planet, the students discover the wonders of the solar system. Will they make it back to Earth with newfound knowledge, or will the mysteries of space keep them exploring forever? Join this thrilling ride where science meets adventure, and every turn of the page reveals a new celestial surprise. Perfect for young explorers eager to learn about the universe beyond our world.

"When the roar of the rockets stopped, we looked around. Everything had changed. The bus had turned into a spaceship. We were all dressed in space suits, and we were lighter than feathers. We floated above our seats!"

— from the book

From the publisher

On a special field trip in the magic school bus, Ms. Frizzle’s class goes into outer space and visits each planet in the solar system.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
40
Words
3,465
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
570L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.7
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
5482
Publication
Published
February 1, 1992
First published
October 1, 1990
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Illustration details
pen and ink, watercolor, color pencil, and gouache
Identifiers
ISBN
9780590414296
LCCN
89010185
OCLC
40923448

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