The Magic School Bus Books in Order
series of children's books about science
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
Companion & related books
Short-story collections and companion titles in this series.
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The Magic School Bus at the Waterworks
1986 · Mary Pope Osborne
The Magic School Bus at the Waterworks is the first book in the Magic School Bus series. Written by Joanna Cole and illustrated by Bruce Degen, it is…
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Buy on AmazonThe Magic School Bus Lost in the Solar System
1994 · Mary Pope Osborne
Ms. Frizzle takes her class to the planetarium, but the magic bus has other plans. Instead of visiting the planetarium, the bus travels into space to…
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Buy on AmazonThe Magic School Bus In the Time of the Dinosaurs
1996 · Mary Pope Osborne
A Magic School Bus book by Joanna Cole, re-released by Scholastic in paperback for the series' 20th anniversary with updated scientific information.…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Magic School Bus books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with the first book.
How many books are in the The Magic School Bus series?
We list 3 books by Mary Pope Osborne , published between 1986–1996.
Where can I buy the The Magic School Bus books?
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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.