The Magic School Bus and the Science Fair Expedition (Magic School Bus) [Hardcover]

Joanna Cole (Author), Bruce Degen (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2006 | Age Range: 7 - 10 years | Lexile Measure: 530L (What's this?)

It's the 20th Anniversary of The Magic School Bus! Celebrate this groundbreaking series with the Friz's class as they meet some of history's greatest minds and learn what it takes to be a scientist.

What do Galileo, Isaac Newton, Louis Pasteur, and Albert Einstein have in common? They've all ridden on the Magic School Bus, of course!

Ms. Frizzle is back in action and she has a mission: her students need science fair projects - and fast. What better way to get ideas than to learn from some of the all-time greats? The class heads to the Walkerville Science Museum to see the exhibit on GREAT SCIENTISTS THROUGH THE AGES, where, suddenly, Galileo comes to life! He is about to make a great discovery, but he needs a ride home. Thank goodness Ms. Frizzle knows the way! (cont.)

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

It has been 20 years since the publication of The Magic School Bus at the Waterworks (1986), the first title in the groundbreaking series that has covered a variety of science topics, including geology, weather, dinosaurs, bees, and the human body. This installment widens the lens to encompass the whole field of science. As usual, the story begins in the classroom, where the students are agonizing over the upcoming science fair. A field trip to the nearby science museum provides inspiration, and in the galleries, the class discovers a model school bus, which conveys the crew back through time, where they meet famous scientists, such as Galileo and the Curies, and witness pivotal discoveries. This has all the hallmarks of the winning series: humorous cartoon speech bubbles; instructive, funny, appealing illustrations; and clear language that explains basic concepts without condescension. An excellent introduction to scientists and what they do, this title cements the series' long-standing reputation as one of the most exciting, approachable elementary-school science resources. Gillian Engberg
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About the Author

Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen, the author and illustrator of the Magic School Bus books, have collaborated for twenty years, bringing humor and true kidlike curiosity to science and learning. Booklist heralded Ms. Frizzle as "the wackiest, wisest teacher in picture books." Two MSB titles have been named School Library Journal Best Books of the Year, and they have won countless state book awards, from New York to Nebraska.

Product Details

• Age Range: 7 - 10 years
  
• Hardcover: 56 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic Press (August 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0590108247
• ISBN-13: 978-0590108249
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #149,095 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars How to think like a scientist October 11, 2007

By Jill Mayfield

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Usually the magic school bus books offer excellent explanations of natural phenomena, but this one goes a little further and explains how scientists think and work using famous scientists as examples. Thanks to this book, my daughter understands what a hypothesis is and that it must be tested. Her favorite is the explanation of how Pasteur devised an experiment that proved bacteria in blood cause disease, not just the blood itself. Other scientists presented include Galileo, Newton, the Curies, and Einstein. All this in the fun, Frizzled manner of the magic school bus series.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Educational Fun November 9, 2006

By Mazniko

Format:Hardcover

My son absolutely loves this book. He enjoys the Magic School Bus book series, but he especially likes this book which teaches him about famous scientists and their relative discoveries. This is educational fun at its best if your child enjoys learning from books.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Science Book for Children January 23, 2013

By Geniexpert

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This is an excellent book about some of the history of science and famous scientists for children. I purchased this for my granddaughters, ages 8 and 6, and they love it, also wanted it read to them repeatedly! I also enjoy the wonderful drawings and captions.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic March 19, 2012

By coleslaw

Format:Hardcover

This guided tour through the history of modern science is colorful, entertaining & engaging. The book introduces the scientific method & traces the development of major scientific ideas from heliocentrism to Einstein. Reinforces the importance of curiosity and discovery. My four year-old is fascinated by Galileo and Pasteur! Highly recommended.

4.0 out of 5 stars Magic School Bus books March 23, 2011

By Jaryn G. DiBenedetto

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As always, my seven year old son loved this book. You can't ever go wrong with the Magic School Bus books. Learning and fun tied together.

5.0 out of 5 stars Magic School Bus December 10, 2009

By valmur

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Our grandchildren enjoy reading any and all of the original Magic School Bus books, over and over again. They are a fascinating way of 'sneaking' in some scientific thinking in a really imaginative way. The whole series makes a great gift for any under 10 children.

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb Science Book July 6, 2009

By LMom

Format:Hardcover

Wow, my kids love this Magic School Bus book! After borrowing it from the library, they liked it so much that I purchased one for us to keep at home. Five stars!

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars thanks December 26, 2012

By Rita Ramsey

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I really don't like having to write a review, every time I buy something! this is rediculous to review every time I buy something!