The Magic School Bus Explores Human Evolution

By Joanna Cole, Bruce Degen (illustrator),

Book cover of The Magic School Bus Explores Human Evolution

Book description

The bestselling science series of all time!

When Arnold wishes he had more information for his family tree, Ms. Frizzle revs up the Magic School Bus and the class zooms back to prehistoric times. First stop: 3.5 billion years ago!

There aren't any people around to ask for directions. Luckily…

When you buy books, we may earn a commission that helps keep our lights on (or join the rebellion as a member).

Why read it?

1 author picked The Magic School Bus Explores Human Evolution as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I’m usually underwhelmed by massively popular series books, which tend to “phone it in,” but this entry in the long-running Magic School Bus series impressed me. It kicks off with a student who wants to fill out his “family tree” and gets more than he bargained for, with a speedy dash through all the major stages of evolution as well as visits to a string of early human ancestors. The fantasy story frame will appeal to many children, while others will gravitate toward the jam-packed facts. There’s plenty of everything in this one for children aged 6 to 9.

From Pamela's list on children’s books about evolution.

If you love The Magic School Bus Explores Human Evolution...

Ad

Book cover of The City Sings Green & Other Poems About Welcoming Wildlife

The City Sings Green & Other Poems About Welcoming Wildlife by Erica Silverman, Ginnie Hsu (illustrator),

A unique and artful blend of poetry, science, and activism, this picture book shows how city dwellers can intervene so that nature can work her magic.

In Oslo, Norway: citizens create a honeybee highway that stretches from one side of the city to the other, offering flowerpots, resting spots, bee…

Want books like The Magic School Bus Explores Human Evolution?

Our community of 12,000+ authors has personally recommended 100 books like The Magic School Bus Explores Human Evolution.

Browse books like The Magic School Bus Explores Human Evolution

Book cover of Out of the Blue: How Animals Evolved from Prehistoric Seas
Book cover of Our Family Tree: An Evolution Story
Book cover of Life on Earth: The Story of Evolution

Share your top 3 reads of 2024!

And get a beautiful page showing off your 3 favorite reads.

1,774

readers submitted
so far, will you?

Ad

📚 If you like The Magic School Bus Explores Human Evolution, you might also like...

Book cover of The Thing to Remember about Stargazing

The Thing to Remember about Stargazing by Matt Forrest Esenwine, Sonia Maria Luce Possentini (illustrator),

What is the most important thing to remember about stargazing? When to do it, who to do it with, what to look for? It’s none of those! This picture book’s spare, lyrical text offers many suggestions for enjoying stargazing – but there’s really only ONE thing you need to remember,…

Book cover of Virginia Wouldn't Slow Down!: The Unstoppable Dr. Apgar and Her Life-Saving Invention

Virginia Wouldn't Slow Down! by Carrie A. Pearson, Nancy Carpenter (illustrator),

A delightful and distinctive picture book biography about Dr. Virginia Apgar, who invented the standard, eponymous test for evaluating newborn health used worldwide thousands of times every day.

You might know about the Apgar Score. But do you know the brilliant, pioneering woman who invented it? Born at the turn…

5 book lists we think you will like!

Interested in evolution, prehistory, and human evolution?

Evolution 157 books
Prehistory 47 books
Human Evolution 49 books