What is climate change, and why is it important to learn about it?

This is a discussion prompt for The Magic School Bus and the Climate Challenge by Joanna Cole. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

What are some things we can do to help the environment?

This is a discussion prompt for The Magic School Bus and the Climate Challenge by Joanna Cole. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

If you could take the Magic School Bus anywhere to learn about the Earth, where would you go?

This is a discussion prompt for The Magic School Bus and the Climate Challenge by Joanna Cole. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

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The Magic School Bus and the Climate Challenge

Name: The Magic School Bus and the Climate Challenge
ISBN: 9780545655996

by Joanna Cole

Ms. Frizzle takes her class on a global journey to learn about the causes of climate change and discover ways everyone can help protect our planet.

About This Book

Global Warming, Climate Change.

Concepts

Curiosity & Wonder Teamwork & Collaboration Empathy & Kindness Resilience & Perseverance Creativity & Imagination Science Experiments School Life

Wonderlit Review

This installment of The Magic School Bus series tackles the important topics of global warming and climate change. Ms. Frizzle and her class embark on their usual adventurous field trip, making complex scientific concepts accessible and engaging for young readers. The book introduces environmental science in a way that sparks curiosity and encourages a sense of responsibility without being overly alarming. It's ideal for children aged 3-7 who are beginning to ask questions about the environment or for parents looking to introduce these topics in a fun, educational format. Parents should be prepared to discuss the concepts further, as the book serves as an excellent conversation starter. Its signature blend of adventure and science makes it a standout among environmental books for this age group.