The Magic School Bus Shows and Tells
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1997 · Est. 33 min read-aloud

The Magic School Bus Shows and Tells

Written by Joanna Cole · Illustrated by Bruce Degen

Part of the The Magic School Bus TV Tie-Ins series

A mysterious object leads to a time-traveling archaeological adventure.

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32 pages· 4,288 words· Est. 33 min read-aloud
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Arnold's mysterious Show and Tell object sparks wild guesses, prompting Ms. Frizzle to take the class on a Magic School Bus journey back in time. As they dig into the past, they uncover the artifact's origins and experience the thrill of archaeology firsthand. Will they solve the mystery and return safely? Join the adventure to find out!

From the publisher

During a Show and Tell contest, Arnold brings in a strange old object that nobody can identify but about which everyone makes wild guesses, and a trip on the Magic School Bus takes them on an archaeological dig.

At a glance
Format
Mass Market Paperbound
Pages
32
Words
4,288
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD660L
Themes & topics
Books about archaeology
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.3
F&P level
~P
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
18372
Publication
Published
February 1, 1997
First published
January 1, 1997
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780590922425

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