Publisher Description
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 Ms. Frizzle has a plan, and the class is right there to watch simple cells become sponges and then fish and dinosaurs, then mammals and early primates and, eventually, modern humans. It's the longest class trip ever!This is the story of a species, of our species, as only Ms. Frizzle can tell it. Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen tackle this essential topic with the insight and humor that have made the Magic School Bus the bestselling science series of all time.Hop on board for a class trip that spans billions of lifetimes!
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About the Authors
Joanna Cole is the author Magic School Bus
books, collaborating for twenty years with illustrator, Bruce Degen. Together
they bring humor and true kid-like curiosity to science and learning. Booklist
heralded Ms. Frizzle as “the wackiest, wisest teacher in picture books.” Two
MSB titles have been named School Library Journal Best Books of the
Year, and they have won countless state book awards, from New York to Nebraska.
Bruce Degen is a
children’s book author and illustrator, with over forty books to his credit. He
is best known as the illustrator of the Magic School Bus series by Joanna Cole.
He has also authored several books, including Jemberry, Daddy Is a
Doodlebug, and Shirley’s Wonderful
Baby. His career has included many diverse activities, such as advertising
design, teaching children’s book illustration, painting scenery for opera
productions, and running a lithography studio in Israel.
About the Narrators
Cassandra Morris has received critical acclaim for her voice-over work from Publishers Weekly and AudioFile magazine, earning a dozen Earphones Awards and twice been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. Her voice has also been heard on television in commercial campaigns and numerous Nickelodeon and Disney products. She is the voice of many cartoon characters, including Leo and Luna in Yu-Gi-Oh, Carrie in Barbie: A Fairy Secret, Nathan in Pokémon, and Lola in Angelo Rules.
Cassandra Morris has received critical acclaim for her voice-over work from Publishers Weekly and AudioFile magazine, earning a dozen Earphones Awards and twice been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. Her voice has also been heard on television in commercial campaigns and numerous Nickelodeon and Disney products. She is the voice of many cartoon characters, including Leo and Luna in Yu-Gi-Oh, Carrie in Barbie: A Fairy Secret, Nathan in Pokémon, and Lola in Angelo Rules.