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The Magic School Bus Presents the Rain Forest
The Magic School Bus Presents the Rain Forest
Reviewed by: Bernie Alie - Kennebunk Free Library, Kennebunk ME, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: October 8, 2015
Review
A simplified introduction to the equatorial rain forest introduces some of the life forms found in Central and South American, Asian and African rain forests. Emphasis is on kid-friendly apes and monkeys, although plants, birds, tree frogs, and insects are included.
Entirely revamped from the 1998 edition, each two page spread introduces a new topic. Some information is inaccurate, with a definition of "rain forest" that eliminates the North American rain forests. The emphasis is on the science, and not the interactions between the children. Full color photographs range from landscape scenes to close-ups. Spot photo captions report detailed facts; most pages include a sidebar or illustrated report from one of Ms. Frizzle's students. A table of contents and glossary will appeal to classroom teachers.
Overall Book Score: good
About the Book
Author:
Jackson, Tom
Illustrator: ,
Illustration Quality: good
Publisher: Scholastic
Book Type: chapter book nonfiction
Genre:
Audience: grades k-3
Binding Type: paperback
Binding Quality: fair
ISBN: 9780545685856
Price: 6.99