The Magic School Bus
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Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1987 · Est. 16 min read

The Magic School Bus

Written by Joanna Cole · Illustrated by Bruce Degen

Book #2 in the The Magic School Bus series

A forgotten homework leads to an unforgettable journey through Earth's core.

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60 pages· 912 words· Est. 16 min read· 500L
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When a class neglects their homework, they embark on an extraordinary field trip through the Earth's crust, diving into its fiery core and emerging from a volcano. Will this adventure teach them a lesson they won't forget? Join the students as they navigate the wonders and dangers beneath the surface, discovering more than just rocks along the way. Can they make it back in one piece, and will they ever forget their assignments again?

From the publisher

Rock collecting has never been quite like this! When the class forgets to do its homework, a fieldtrip through the Earth’s crust, into the center of the Earth, and out through a volcano will teach them not to forget their assignments again - and then some!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
60
Words
912
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
500L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.6
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
5480
Publication
Published
May 1, 1989
First published
October 1, 1987
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780590407601

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