The Magic School Bus Explores the Senses by Joanna Cole
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Book Reviews of The Magic School Bus Explores the Senses
Book Review: finally, it's OK to be serious and science-geeky!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great, almost un American book in that kids are told that it's OK, even wonderful and wondrous to be science geeks, be curious. Love the Frizz when she says "take chances, get messy, make mistakes," and encourages her students to explore. In a society that elevates sports and violence for boys, and beauty and cattiness for girls, this series stands out for encouraging gender neutral intellectualism and academic achievement. My geeky 5 year old can't get enough, having finally found fictional characters that reflect her and encourage her. Factual substance-wise, I as a 40 year old have learned tons.Book Review: We love the Magic School Bus adventures
Summary: 5 Stars
Love, love, love these books!!! We have been reading these books to my daughter since she was 3 years old because she is curious and asks questions about everything! Each book has great detail and information about the topic of that book. The characters make learning about science fun and exciting! Definitely not a bedtime book because the books generate even more questions from your child. Great way to encourage interest in science! My wife and I have even learned from reading these books to our daughter.Book Review: Talking to preschoolers about science
Summary: 5 Stars
I work with children aged 2-6 and when I am trying to get an idea of what level of information they will be comfortable with I always turn to Magic School Bus. The kids love the pictures and the Frizz. This book in particular is useful for the next 5 units we'll be teaching.Book Review: In an eye.
Summary: 4 Stars
We read this as a reader but would be equally as good as a health or science book. My 8-year-old son really enjoys these books even though he does not care for the show. In this one the kids explore the 5 senses by shrinking the bus and entering several individuals to experience and discover. Of course there is an explanation of what is true and which part is fiction at the end. Recommended for ages 6-9 years and written on a [...] reading level.Book Review: Parental guidance required
Summary: 3 Stars
My science-loving eight-year-old son really enjoys reading books from the Magic School Bus series, and the topic and plot line of this one engaged him as well. But early into the book, he was asking me about nearly every other word. When I looked more carefully, I realized the reading level was higher than other books he had read in the series and many of the facts were things I had learned in junior high. I decided to take over, reading the book to him and explaining many of the topics in more detail. Don't get me wrong -- he really enjoyed the book and learned some "cool" new things about the senses. It just wouldn't have made much sense without my involvement.