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The Magic School Bus and the Climate Challenge
CCBC Review:
Ms. Frizzle and her class are at it again, this time studying climate change. In order to prepare for a play they will be performing on global warming, the students climb aboard the Magic School Bus and embark on a classic Frizzle field trip, defying the boundaries of space and time in the name of learning. The Friz and her students venture to the Arctic to witness glacial melting, move south to understand the causes of climate change, and finally visit places where people are using alternative forms of energy. The students then research initiatives to counter global warming, briefly examining the pros and cons of each. By providing basic and relevant information on the topic, author Joanna Cole successfully describes climate change in a child–friendly, accessible way. Paired with Bruce Degen’s familiar artwork—including dialogue bubbles, paneling, and handwritten student reports—this addition to the “Magic School Bus” series is a terrific overview of climate change and its implications for the future. ©2010 Cooperative Children’s Book Center
Illustrated by Bruce Degen
CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 7-10
Age Range:
PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Grades 3-5 (Ages 8-10)
Format:
Picture book
Subjects:
Climate Change
Humor
Science and Scientists
Diversity subject:
Multicultural General
On CCBC Booklist:
Literary Science 1: K-5 Mentor Texts
Publisher:
Scholastic Press
Publish Year: 2010
Pages: 37
ISBN: 9780590108263
CCBC Location: Non-Fiction, 363 Cole
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