The Magic School Bus on the Ocean Floor
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1992 · Est. 24 min read-aloud

The Magic School Bus on the Ocean Floor

By Joanna Cole, Bruce Degen (Illustrator)

Book #5 in the The Magic School Bus series

Dive into an ocean adventure with a magical bus exploring underwater wonders.

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32 pages· 3,063 words· Est. 24 min read-aloud
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Join Ms. Frizzle and her adventurous class as they transform their school bus into a submarine, plunging into the ocean's depths. With a curious lifeguard tagging along, they explore vibrant coral reefs, mysterious hot water vents, and the fascinating creatures of the ocean floor. Will they uncover the secrets of the deep sea, or will the ocean's mysteries remain hidden? Embark on this extraordinary journey where learning meets adventure, and the wonders of the underwater world come to life.

"When we finally came to the beach, we wanted to jump off the bus. But guess what? Ms. Frizzle didn't stop. She kept right on going - past the lifeguard station, across the sand, and down to the water's edge."

— from the book

From the publisher

When Ms. Frizzle drives the Magic School Bus full speed ahead into the ocean, the class takes a submarine expedition that’s anything but ordinary. With a well-meaning lifeguard in tow, the class takes a deep breath and learns about hot water vents, coral reefs, plant and animal life on the ocean floor, and more!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
3,063
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD690L
Themes & topics
Books about sea creaturesBooks about marine lifeBooks about the oceanBooks about field tripsBooks about oceans
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4
F&P level
~P
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
6076
Publication
Published
July 1, 1994
First published
January 1, 1992
Publisher
Scholastic
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Illustration details
pen and ink, watercolor, color pencil, and gouache
Identifiers
ISBN
9780590414319

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