by Gail Herman
First published 1997
Ms. Frizzle announces another field trip, and her students climb aboard the Magic School Bus for an aviation adventure. The bus transforms and takes to the skies as the class discovers the science behind flight. Students learn what forces lift an airplane off the ground and keep it airborne. They explore how pilots control and navigate aircraft through the air. Ms. Frizzle guides them through hands-on demonstrations of flight principles. The students experience firsthand how wings generate lift and how control surfaces steer planes through different directions. Through their magical journey, the class gains practical knowledge about aviation while having fun with their unconventional teacher and her remarkable vehicle.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, childrens, aviation
Vibes: thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: found-family
Library Binding · Bt Bound