The Magic School Bus Inside the Human Body by Joanna Cole
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Book Reviews of The Magic School Bus Inside the Human Body
Book Review: A Creatively Exciting Science Adventure
Summary: 4 Stars
The Magic School Bus is a popular, fun-filled science series in which a class of public-school students, led by the eccentric Ms. Frizzle, goes on magical field trips to new and unusual places. In this episode, their school bus shrinks to miniature size to be swallowed by one of the students. The rest of the class explores the inner workings of his body -- his intestines, circulatory system, nervous system, and respiratory system (at which point they are sneezed out and resume normal size). The action moves at a lively pace, with comic-book-style commentary by members of the class (we often skip the commentary for reading aloud, although it does provide an opportunity for discussion). At the end of each book, the class participates in a traditional review session of what they have learned, and the authors include a brief question-and-commentary section. Cole and Degen succeed quite well in making an elementary-level science lesson fun.
This series inspired a television program, which in turn inspired a second book series of significantly lesser quality. I recommend the original series, except for In the Time of the Dinosaurs, which includes a lot of evolutionary theory.
Book Review: Getting Personal
Summary: 4 Stars
I love this series. And more importantly, my 6 year old does, too. This Magic School Bus adventure is another hit. The Frizz and her school kids miss a few organ systems in their tour of the body, but its a good first visit. I'd love to see a return trip. Among the highlights of this book (and the entire Magic School Bus series) is that it works if you read just the main tale and dialogue, but it gets even richer if you read all the other stuff on the pages, too.Book Review: Good way to show anthropology to kids
Summary: 4 Stars
I love the magic school bus books and have started collecting them. They're easy to read, wonderful characters and give factual information about various topics. This book series/TV series and Bill Nye the Science guy made learning science fun for me and I hope my kids will love this series as well.Book Review: Kid Tested
Summary: 4 Stars
My son likes this book. It gives some good insights into germs and our bodies. he likes the entires Magic School Bus series - but this is one of his favorites. An easy read before bedtime - just the right length.Book Review: magic school bus
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this for my neice and nephew and they love this book! Wish it was geared more toward younger kids though. But it's a good educational book.