The Magic School Bus Comes to Its Senses
by Kristin Earhart, Joanna Cole, Bruce Degen
2009
Great fit for 2nd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- curiosity
- scientific inquiry
- teamwork
- problem-solving
- human body
- observation
- exploration
- STEM
About this book
Ms. Frizzle takes her class on a wild ride to explore how our five senses work, shrinking the Magic School Bus for a clue-hunting trip inside the human body. Simple text, speech bubbles, and bright art make big science ideas fun and easy to understand. Perfect for emerging readers who love gross-but-cool facts and adventure, it blends humor with real information. A great pick for kids curious about how we see, hear, smell, taste, and touch the world.
Setting: Ms. Frizzle’s classroom and inside the human body
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Magic School Bus Comes to Its Senses right for my child?
Yes — The Magic School Bus Comes to Its Senses is a great fit for 2nd grade. The reading level is AR 2.8, which is typical for 2nd grade. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 5–9 (K–3rd grade). Themes include curiosity, scientific inquiry, teamwork.
How long does it take to read The Magic School Bus Comes to Its Senses?
At a typical 2nd grade reading pace, The Magic School Bus Comes to Its Senses takes around 8m to finish. The book has 900 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does The Magic School Bus Comes to Its Senses have an AR quiz?
Yes — The Magic School Bus Comes to Its Senses has an AR quiz available, worth 0.5 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is The Magic School Bus Comes to Its Senses?
The Magic School Bus Comes to Its Senses has an AR reading level of 2.8, which places it at a 2nd grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.