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Magic School Bus Science Readers
Magic School Bus and the Missing Tooth
Ms. Frizzle's fantastic science fun is now available for younger fans of the bestselling science series ever! The new Magic School Bus Scholastic Readers make learning an adventure!
Wanda finds a tooth in the back of Ms. Frizzle's classroom. It is small and very sharp. It doesn't look like a human tooth. Who lost it? The Friz thinks a field trip is in order to explore what teeth do and why they have different shapes.
Take off on the Magic School Bus for an adventure with lots of bite, and find out all about teeth!
Wanda finds a tooth in the back of Ms. Frizzle's classroom. It is small and very sharp. It doesn't look like a human tooth. Who lost it? The Friz thinks a field trip is in order to explore what teeth do and why they have different shapes.
Take off on the Magic School Bus for an adventure with lots of bite, and find out all about teeth!
32 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2007
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September 8, 2021
Far from the best Magic Schoolbus offering, the text is quite stilted and lacks all personality. Early reader books can flow!
Safe to skip unless Ms Frizzle's class is the only thing in the world your kid enjoys...
Safe to skip unless Ms Frizzle's class is the only thing in the world your kid enjoys...
December 4, 2016
1) Book summary: On another adventure for Ms. Fizzles and the students, Wanda found a missing tooth in the back of the classroom. The students analyze the tooth and came up with the conclusion that it aint a human tooth. Ms. Fizzle decided to take the class on a field trip to figure out who tooth it was.
2) Grade level, interest level, lexile: PreK-3rd grade, ages 4-8 years, 370L
3) Appropriate classroom use (subject area): Reading block
4) Individual students who might benefit from reading: Every child would benefit from reading this book. I probably would refer this book to a child who missing a tooth or in the process of loosing one.
5) Small group use (literary circles): I wouldn't use this as small group assignment
6) Whole class use (read aloud): I could use this book during free time and allow the students to color a tooth
7) Related books in genre/subject or content area: The Magic School Bus Has a Heart, and The Magic School Rides the Wind
8) Multimedia connections (audio book, movie) available: Library Binding, Paperback
2) Grade level, interest level, lexile: PreK-3rd grade, ages 4-8 years, 370L
3) Appropriate classroom use (subject area): Reading block
4) Individual students who might benefit from reading: Every child would benefit from reading this book. I probably would refer this book to a child who missing a tooth or in the process of loosing one.
5) Small group use (literary circles): I wouldn't use this as small group assignment
6) Whole class use (read aloud): I could use this book during free time and allow the students to color a tooth
7) Related books in genre/subject or content area: The Magic School Bus Has a Heart, and The Magic School Rides the Wind
8) Multimedia connections (audio book, movie) available: Library Binding, Paperback
November 11, 2016
I chose this book for my health science book. The grade level for this book is 1st to 2nd grade, the book discuss different types of teeth. This book would be good for health science because it talks about teeth, which is apart of the body. There are no content concerns for this book.
Ms. Frizzle and the class find a tooth and they go to find out who's tooth it is. They look at human and different kind of animals teeth, discussing how they look.
Ms. Frizzle and the class find a tooth and they go to find out who's tooth it is. They look at human and different kind of animals teeth, discussing how they look.
November 7, 2017
a great series that can be utilized by various reading levels. I like that the story fires beyond human teeth and shows a few differences even in animal teeth. the examples of mini reports is great.
August 1, 2019
kid loves these and gets some science knowledge....though even the kid was thrown by the options they look at for who's missing a tooth.
August 19, 2020
We love the magic school bus series of books, they are very educational!
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February 4, 2022
They did a good job, making the story still feel like Magic School Bus but being at a readable level for littles.
April 17, 2012
Jeanette Lane does an impeccable job at describing the concept of teeth throughout this informational story. In this particular tale, Ms. Frizzle's class has show and tell. One student brings a tooth that she had found. The adventure then begins, as Ms. Frizzle and the class take the magic school bus in search of the missing tooth. They travel inside a variety of mouths in search of the owner of the missing tooth, from a human to a cat. Finally, they find the owner of the tooth, and along the way they learned many valuable facts about teeth.
This book presents very authentic and accurate information to readers. It discusses all of the details of teeth, and what they are used for. The teacher, Ms. Frizzle goes into detail about the components that make up a tooth, and the area that surrounds them. The information is all presented in a way that appropriately flows throughout the story. It provides an easy read for many students to understand. Especially since each part of the tooth is discussed when the magic school bus is actually in a mouth. This provides an authentic example for students. The format and design of the book is also interesting and engaging. It appeals to children because of the comic-book layout that the book portrays. It is also accessible for children to follow. By the characters showing enthusiasm and interest in finding the mysterious owner of the tooth, readers are engaged as well. This style of writing is congruent with the personalities of the characters portrayed, which generates more interest in the readers minds. Therefore, the facts being provided by this book are being read with enthusiasm by the readers.
I thought that this book is an excellent early reader for students. As long as it is within their independent reading levels, I think it would be an appropriate book to read to learn all about teeth. This book could be paired with many other lessons about bones and other body parts. Many story stretchers and discussions can be made from this story.
This book presents very authentic and accurate information to readers. It discusses all of the details of teeth, and what they are used for. The teacher, Ms. Frizzle goes into detail about the components that make up a tooth, and the area that surrounds them. The information is all presented in a way that appropriately flows throughout the story. It provides an easy read for many students to understand. Especially since each part of the tooth is discussed when the magic school bus is actually in a mouth. This provides an authentic example for students. The format and design of the book is also interesting and engaging. It appeals to children because of the comic-book layout that the book portrays. It is also accessible for children to follow. By the characters showing enthusiasm and interest in finding the mysterious owner of the tooth, readers are engaged as well. This style of writing is congruent with the personalities of the characters portrayed, which generates more interest in the readers minds. Therefore, the facts being provided by this book are being read with enthusiasm by the readers.
I thought that this book is an excellent early reader for students. As long as it is within their independent reading levels, I think it would be an appropriate book to read to learn all about teeth. This book could be paired with many other lessons about bones and other body parts. Many story stretchers and discussions can be made from this story.
April 22, 2016
Ms. Frizzle's class is having show and tell at school. One student brings in a mysterious tooth that she found in the classroom. Everyone begins to wonder whose tooth it could possibly be. One student recalls that his little sister lost a tooth earlier, so Ms. Frizzle decides to go on a field trip into his sister's mouth! While inside, they learn the anatomy of teeth, and soon realize that the tooth is not a match, it's too sharp! So off they go to a farm to explore animal teeth. They learn the anatomy of teeth in different animals and soon find the match of the missing tooth. Who could it be?
This informational text teachers children the anatomy of not only human teeth, but animal teeth as well. There are even a few close up illustrations of the anatomy so readers can visualize it better. There's even an interactive activity in the back of the book where readers have to guess what animal certain teeth belong to. I would have liked to see more information in the text: it was mostly just story based with facts thrown in occasionally. Also, I feel that there should have been something about dental hygiene in the book since it is a children's book and sometimes children have difficulty maintaining proper hygiene. Also, it would have been nice to have a glossary in the back that defined terms such as "molar" and "root". The pictures could have been more about the anatomy than the story itself since only a few pictures showed detailed illustrations of teeth anatomy. There also could have been fun facts included in a sidebar or something that makes the book more factual than fictional. Overall, it was okay, but not informative enough.
This informational text teachers children the anatomy of not only human teeth, but animal teeth as well. There are even a few close up illustrations of the anatomy so readers can visualize it better. There's even an interactive activity in the back of the book where readers have to guess what animal certain teeth belong to. I would have liked to see more information in the text: it was mostly just story based with facts thrown in occasionally. Also, I feel that there should have been something about dental hygiene in the book since it is a children's book and sometimes children have difficulty maintaining proper hygiene. Also, it would have been nice to have a glossary in the back that defined terms such as "molar" and "root". The pictures could have been more about the anatomy than the story itself since only a few pictures showed detailed illustrations of teeth anatomy. There also could have been fun facts included in a sidebar or something that makes the book more factual than fictional. Overall, it was okay, but not informative enough.
February 16, 2012
The Magic School Bus and the Missing Tooth is a Level 2 Scholastic Reader, and is written with "vocabulary and sentence length for beginning readers", as per the information on the back cover of the book. It's an educational picture book, and stars the cast of the Emmy award winning television show, The Magic School Bus (which I highly recommend to anyone teaching or raising young children).
The book begins when Wanda brings a small, sharp tooth in for show-and-tell, and the class sets out to find out to what species the tooth belongs. Ultimately, the book examines human, horse, mouse, and cat teeth and features helpful diagrams and factoids.
I would recommend The Magic School Bus and the Missing Tooth to parents reading to their toddlers or young children just learning to read; the book could be particularly interesting to those with a preexisting interest in the Magic School Bus franchise and particularly useful to parents whose children will soon be attending their first dental visit.
The book begins when Wanda brings a small, sharp tooth in for show-and-tell, and the class sets out to find out to what species the tooth belongs. Ultimately, the book examines human, horse, mouse, and cat teeth and features helpful diagrams and factoids.
I would recommend The Magic School Bus and the Missing Tooth to parents reading to their toddlers or young children just learning to read; the book could be particularly interesting to those with a preexisting interest in the Magic School Bus franchise and particularly useful to parents whose children will soon be attending their first dental visit.
February 3, 2014
As all the Magic School Bus this book won't fail in entertainment plus education. The listener-reader will enjoy what they are listening to-reading and won't have a second thought about learning about teeth and the various things teeth do for humans and animals. This has a story to follow but also has small paragraphs at the bottom of each page telling more details about true simple facts. This book isn't as well written as the other books, (thus the four star versus the five star rating) For the subject it was written fun but just blocky at times but still a good book to explain teeth.
You simple can't go wrong with Magic School Bus a very fun way of mixing reading with learning Science. And this one incorporates animals and a little Mystery in too, simply a good book.
You simple can't go wrong with Magic School Bus a very fun way of mixing reading with learning Science. And this one incorporates animals and a little Mystery in too, simply a good book.
March 3, 2011
This is a really fun book in the Magic School Bus chapter books and readers series. The book is short, the dialogue is simple and not too cluttered and the illustrations are just as good as ever. We learned a lot about different kinds of teeth and their purposes and how to determine whether or not an animal eats plants or meat. I think these books are great and so do our girls. This is a great beginning reader book and not only is it good to help develop a love of reading, but also a love for science. What more could a parent want?
August 13, 2016
I love the Magic School Bus books. Legomeister loved these for years, and now Little Miss requests them.
The Scholastic Readers are nice for bedtime stories because they're shorter, and of course, they're great for early readers. They're more difficult than some easy readers, a little longer with more challenging words. The writing feels choppy; that's a side effect of simplifying it. But I think they do a good job of keeping the story fun and informative. They definitely hold the interest of my Magic School Bus Fans.
This one's about teeth, and the different shapes of people and animal's teeth.
The Scholastic Readers are nice for bedtime stories because they're shorter, and of course, they're great for early readers. They're more difficult than some easy readers, a little longer with more challenging words. The writing feels choppy; that's a side effect of simplifying it. But I think they do a good job of keeping the story fun and informative. They definitely hold the interest of my Magic School Bus Fans.
This one's about teeth, and the different shapes of people and animal's teeth.
July 5, 2015
probably the best book ive ever read. im not really a fast reader but none of the words were too big or challenging for a grown up. if you have some time to read this (it took me about 40 hours worth of reading to finish) I would highly reccomend it!
November 25, 2008
I thought David would like it because he had just lost two teeth, but he had already read it at the library, and didn't want to look at it any more.
May 18, 2009
Let it be known that Frank would probably give this book a higher rating. I just can't bring myself to do it. As a parent I these books! As a kid, Frank loves them.
April 15, 2010
I liked this book because it reads like a comic book and it had a game at the end.
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March 6, 2016This book is a great way to explain to students the different types of teeth and their purposes. It also gives this information in a fun and interesting way.
July 14, 2016
It was really funny how the lizard lost a tooth.
May 2, 2017
There's a tooth missing in the classroom and the students in Ms. Frizzle's class climb aboard the magic school bus to find out whose it is. Together they explore the shapes of teeth in multiple different species.
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Lexile: 370L
Guided Reading: K
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Lexile: 370L
Guided Reading: K
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