Each book in this series is a guide for using a well-known piece of literature in the classroom. Included are sample plans, author information, vocabulary-building ideas, and cross-curricular activities. At the Intermediate and Challenging levels, sectional activities and quizzes, unit tests, and ideas for culminating and extending the novel are also included.Originally published under A science/literature unit for The magic school bus at the waterworks. Huntington Beach, CA : Teacher Created Materials, 1996.Based on the book written by Joanna Cole.Reproducible pages."Science/literature unit"--Cover."Hands-on science lessons -- Pre/post reading activities -- Unit assessments"--Cover. Target For use with students in grades 4-6.