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The Magic School Bus Explores Human Evolution

By Joanna Cole
Series: Magic School Bus
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The Magic School Bus Explores Human Evolution follows Ms. Frizzle and her class as they embark on a fascinating journey through time to uncover the story of human development. With the help of their transforming bus, they travel to different eras and locations, meeting early human ancestors and exploring the essential changes that shaped humanity. The book blends educational content with entertaining illustrations to engage young readers in understanding our evolutionary past.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the wonder of biology and evolution, presented in a fun, engaging way. Young readers who love to explore and learn through stories filled with adventure and creativity will particularly appreciate this delightful journey through human history. It's perfect for curious minds eager to discover how humans evolved over time.

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The bestselling science series of all time!

When Arnold wishes he had more information for his family tree, Ms. Frizzle revs up the Magic School Bus and the class zooms back to prehistoric times. First stop: 3.5 billion years ago!

There aren't any people around to ask for directions. Luckily Ms. Frizzle has a plan, and the class is right there to watch simple cells become sponges and then fish and dinosaurs, then mammals and early primates and, eventually, modern humans. It's the longest class trip ever!

This is the story of a species, of our species, as only Ms. Frizzle can tell it. Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen tackle this essential topic with the insight and humour that have made The Magic School Bus the bestselling science series of all time.

Hop on board for a class trip that spans billions of lifetimes!

Series: Magic School Bus

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  • The Magic School Bus Explores Human Evolution
    The bestselling science series of all time! When Arnold wishes he had more information for his family tree, Ms. Frizzle revs up the Magic School Bus and the class zooms back to prehistoric times. First stop: 3.5 billion years ago! There aren't any people around to ask for directions. Luckily Ms. Frizzle has a plan, and the class is right...
    By Joanna Cole
    Hardback
    $2799
    Available
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    Magic School Bus: Inside the Human Body (40th Anniversary Edition)
    Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Magic School Bus series with this special, new hardback edition of The Magic School Bus: Inside the Human Body. With updated scientific information! Arnold has swallowed the Magic School Bus! Now, instead of seeing an exhibit of the human body at a museum, the class is taking a look at Arnold's stomach, his intestines,...
    By Joanna Cole
    Hardback
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780590108287

Publisher: Scholastic Canada Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 June 2021

Country: Canada

Imprint: Scholastic Canada Ltd

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Bruce Degen
  • Illustrated by Bruce Degen
  • Illustrated by Bruce Degen

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 282.0mm

Height: 239.0mm

Weight: 476g

Pages: 56

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Education & Reference Joanna Cole Science & Nature Series: Magic School Bus

About the Author

Joanna Cole has been creating books about the Magic School Bus for more than twenty years. She is a recipient of many awards, most recently the National Endowment for the Arts Foundation Award for Outstanding Service to Public Education. She lives in Key West, with her husband.
Bruce Degen is the bestselling author and illustrator of the beloved, perennial favorite Jamberry and numerous award-winning books for children. He is also the illustrator of the highly-acclaimed Magic School Bus series by Joanna Cole.

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