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The Magic School Bus Science Chapter Books #8
Penguin Puzzle
Ms. Frizzle whisks her students away on a ³cool² trip to Antarctica, where they learn all about the South Pole and come face to face with playful penguins and colossal icebergs. But when the kids are magically changed into real penguins, they need Ms. Frizzle¹s help to solve their penguin puzzle.
96 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1995
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October 19, 2021
Ms. Frizzle and her class get swept away to Antarctica and study the amazing lives of penguins 🐧. My 7 year old loves penguins and loved learning about the many types of penguins and their habits, lifestyles, and characteristics.
August 23, 2022
Like Magic Tree House books, this series has a good balance of educational and story. The first graders weren't as engaged with this story as the others, so I think a second grade class would be very interested in this book. Definitely a book I'd recommend and want to put in my classroom.
June 25, 2017
I liked this book because I like cute little penguins. I also liked this book because Tim looked really funny when he was a penguin.
February 18, 2019
Typical adventure with Ms Frizzle and the Magic School Bus, this time to the Antarctic and the world of penguins. Was a fun read.
July 10, 2020
My 7 year old says this is his favorite MSB chapter book so far.
September 25, 2022
This is the book that kicked off my penguin obsession as a child
January 24, 2024
A lot of these were left for anyone to take and I wanted to relive this part of my childhood where these books were my fave. It has been fun so far!
November 21, 2016
The Magic School Bus chapter book- Penguin Puzzle is another adventure Ms. Frizzle takes her students on. They ended up in Antarctica to study the penguins. Phoebe's uncle had a secret formula made out of penguin oil. He was trying to keep people warm and dry without wearing heavy jackets. By accident, he spilled on the kids before it was ready to be used. This turned the kids into penguins. Will they turn back into kids again?
This is a great informational book for young readers because it has a fictitious story line, but also provides the reader a great deal of information on penguins. It creates an enjoyable experience for learning. For readers that began with The Magic School Bus series picturebooks, these chapter books are a great introduction into lengthy books and informational text. The font is larger than a novel, making it easier to read. There are smaller illustrations every few pages. The informational text is highlighted in a bold rectangular box, or it shows the students writing on what looks like lined notebook paper. I give this book five out of five stars because it lets readers enjoy their fantasy books all the while they are also learning with the fun characters.
This is a great informational book for young readers because it has a fictitious story line, but also provides the reader a great deal of information on penguins. It creates an enjoyable experience for learning. For readers that began with The Magic School Bus series picturebooks, these chapter books are a great introduction into lengthy books and informational text. The font is larger than a novel, making it easier to read. There are smaller illustrations every few pages. The informational text is highlighted in a bold rectangular box, or it shows the students writing on what looks like lined notebook paper. I give this book five out of five stars because it lets readers enjoy their fantasy books all the while they are also learning with the fun characters.
October 26, 2011
We just read this book at school before rest time and it turned out to be a more fun Magic School Bus book! My kids are really enjoying these books, which is great! This one was fun to read out loud because Uncle Cecil is from Australia, but my Australian accent isn't the best XD but I had fun with it!
But so far out of the three Magic School Bus Chapter Books I've read, this one was my favorite!
But so far out of the three Magic School Bus Chapter Books I've read, this one was my favorite!
November 14, 2008
Interesting story about penguins, especially those in the Antarctic. Crazy field trip with the Frizz, as always, but entertaining and educational for our girls. We like the Magic School Bus chapter books and will look for more of them at our local library.
March 20, 2016
Amazon Book Description:
Ms. Frizzle whisks her students away on a "cool" trip to Antarctica, where they learn all about the South Pole and come face to face with playful penguins and colossal icebergs. When the kids are magically changed into real penguins, they need Ms. Frizzle's help to solve their penguin puzzle.
Ms. Frizzle whisks her students away on a "cool" trip to Antarctica, where they learn all about the South Pole and come face to face with playful penguins and colossal icebergs. When the kids are magically changed into real penguins, they need Ms. Frizzle's help to solve their penguin puzzle.
December 2, 2008
I liked it when the kids all turn into penguins.
July 9, 2016
Penguin Puzzle (The Magic School Bus Chapter Book, #8)
Stamper, Judith Bauer
where children can learn about penguins, and the south pole
Stamper, Judith Bauer
where children can learn about penguins, and the south pole
May 9, 2012
When someone spills a penguin poison on the class they all turn into penguins. L.A.
November 29, 2012
Grrrr rest
July 18, 2015
I enjoyed reading about penguins and I thought it was cool how they turned into penguins.
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June 23, 2013
I remember the cover just not the story.
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