The Magic School Bus Plays Ball
The Magic School Bus Plays Ball
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The Magic School Bus Plays Ball

Written by Joanna Cole & illustrated by Art Ruiz and Bruce Degen
Part of the The Magic School Bus Book Series
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$3.50
$3.33
4 - 8
Reading age
32
Page count
133
Words per page
610L
Lexile measure
Jul 1, 1998
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Dorothy Ann is reading a book about physics. The other kids think it sounds boring. They’d rather play baseball – and use DA’s book for home plate! So, Ms. Frizzle pulls up in the Magic School Bus and takes the class inside the book.Soon they’re playing baseball in a World Without Friction. But, without friction, they can’t stop slipping and sliding around the field! Join the class as they put a stop to this problem and learn all about forces and friction.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780590922401
    Publication Date
    July 1, 1998
    Publisher
    Scholastic Paperbacks
    Original Publication Date
    April 1, 1998
    Page Count
    32
    Words Per Page
    133
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    39544029
    Lexile® Level
    610L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~O
    ATOS® Book Level
    3.3
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    1
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    21654
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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