The Magic School Bus Presents Polar Animals

Reviewed by: Jan Hamilton - Little Dolphin School, South Portland, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: March 25, 2016

Review

Arctic and Antarctica animals are often confused by students. This companion book to the Magic School Bus Series does a good job on the first two-page spread of differentiating the North and South Poles. The rest of the book however is not as clear. Various animals are pictured and discussed using the trade mark page layout which includes class reports, text boxes, and informational paragraphs.

Individual animal photographs are excellent and the art work is good but sadly not as outstanding as Bruce Degen's. Although the binding and covers are of poor quality this paperback book will be enjoyed by preschool and primary grade students.

Companion to The Magic School Bus Series

Overall Book Score: good