| Title | : | On the Ocean Floor (The Magic School Bus, #5) |
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| ISBN | : | 0590414313 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9780590414319 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 48 |
| Publication | : | First published January 1, 1992 |
When Ms. Frizzle drives the Magic School Bus full speed ahead into the ocean, the class takes a submarine expedition that's anything but ordinary. With a well-meaning lifeguard in tow, the class takes a deep breath and learns about hot water vents, coral reefs, plant and animal life on the ocean floor, and more!
On the Ocean Floor (The Magic School Bus, #5) Reviews
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This is a great book, but students seem to struggle with the information and text spread all over the page.
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The illustrations of the old-school Magic School Bus books were always a treat to look at, and was, in my opinion, what made the books so engaging. Don't get me wrong, the subject matter was presented well in an age-appropriate way, but the details in the illustrations and the way they were done really helped as a visual, especially in this book as the kids learn about the ocean.
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I loved this trip through the ocean. It shows such a wonderful and easy to follow portrait of the different parts of the ocean as well as the life that lives there. A great book for any age person who wants a beginning introduction to the ocean and its life.
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Something I noticed more in book 5 of this children's science and fantasy series by Joanna Cole and illustrated by Bruce Degan, is how much humor there is in each book. I knew the books were light-hearted, but reading every page, there is almost always some joke or pun.
Often things go humorously wrong during the course of the book. In this one, the bragging lifeguard gets dragged onto the Magic School bus as it explores the ocean. He serves as a comic relief character.
The children's homeword papers and illustrations often contain puns and other humor.
What better way to teach children that science is fun? -
The Magic School Bus rides again and this time it hits the Ocean Floor.
THis one seemed a lot more wordy than the other four so far, and didn't have quite the same spark.
Still solid, but it just didn't do it as much for me this time. -
Informational
2nd-6th Grade
Who doesn't love the Magic School Bus books? These can be the most fun collection of books to learn scientific facts. It clearly has an unrealistic plot with the shrinking bus, but that just adds a fun element of imagination for readers. The illustrations are captivating and colorful and the dialog is very entertaining. Overall, it is a fabulous book to use for teaching all things to do with the ocean floor! -
Summary: Ms. Frizzle is ready to take her class on a new adventure! This time, they go into the ocean and explore to find out what the ocean is like and all the species that live there. The class uses this first hand experience to discover new information on the ocean.
Review: The Magic School Bus books are amazing! The ocean is so fascinating to me and this book really gives good facts and information about it! The illustrations make you feel like you are there with them!
Book to connect it to/with: Magic Tree House- Dark day in the Deep Sea by Mary Pope Osborn
Mentor for Writing: After reading, students can write about three facts that they learned about the ocean from this book. -
The magic school bus on the ocean floor by Joanna Cole
Crazy class trip when the bus turns into a special vehicle that can go under the water. The teachers likes the kids to learn up close. They have air tanks and can get out of the bus to see all the creatures that live on the ocean floor.
So many fun facts about the life under the water.
Life guard is a trip!
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device). -
Since everyone is learning about Ocean so Ms. Frizzle took her class to the beach. Everyone was elated. The next day when they reached the beach they all went into the ocean on their bus. The ocean was beautiful and mesmerizing. No one did not get a chance to see the whole ocean because it was too enormous.
Star Rating:: 4 Stars
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Very educational book about the ocean floor and information about its surrounding counterparts. I would recommend this book for a third grade to fifth grade science classroom. There are many activities that could be made to do along with this book. A very good book for personal or small group readings.
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I really enjoy reading some books in this series to my son. They are longer for a children's book and packed full of scientific information (such as this one being about the ocean floor). I recommend getting this series and reading to your kids for the discussions that are fostered and for learning.
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Magic school bus is educational and fun. The entire class take a trip to the ocean, literally. Mrs. Cruz takes the students to a field trip in the ocean and teaches them about the many different animals of the sea.
