The Magic School Bus Ups and Downs
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1997 · Est. 17 min read-aloud

The Magic School Bus Ups and Downs

Written by Joanna Cole · Illustrated by Bruce Degen

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

A class dives into Walkerville Lake to uncover a mysterious monster lurking below.

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32 pages· 2,083 words· Est. 17 min read-aloud· 580L
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Bookroo's summary

Ms. Frizzle's class embarks on a thrilling underwater adventure in Walkerville Lake, transforming their Magic School Bus into a boat. As they dive deep, they must solve the mystery of a rumored monster. Can they turn their floating bus into a sinking vessel to uncover the truth? Join the class as they explore the science of buoyancy and face unexpected challenges beneath the waves. Will they find the monster, or is something else lurking in the depths?

From the publisher

Is there a monster living in Walker Lake? That’s what Ms.Fizzle’s class is trying to find out. The kids try to dive down under the water, but the bus won’t go! The class has to figure out how to turn their floater into a sinker so they can solve the mystery of the underwater monster. Take a dive with the Magic School Bus, and learn why things float and sink!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
2,083
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
580L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.8
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
February 1, 1997
First published
January 1, 1997
Publisher
Scholastic Paperbacks
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780590921589
LCCN
49243580
OCLC
37361854

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