Ms. Frizzle and her class explore the work of bats.

Contains a literature-unit on bats featuring the children's books Stellaluna by Janell Cannon, and, Zipping, zapping, zooming bats by Ann Earle.

Intended to support the national initiative to strengthen learning in areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, this book helps librarians who work with youth in school and public libraries to build better collections and more effectively use these collections through readers' advisory and programming. A versatile and multi-faceted guide, Best STEM Resources for NextGen Scientists: The Essential Selection and User's Guide serves as a readers' advisory and collection development resource for youth services and school librarians seeking to bring STEM-related titles into their collections and introduce teachers and young readers to them. This book not only guides readers to hundreds of the best STEM-related titles—fiction and non-fiction printed materials as well as apps, DVDs, websites, and games—it also includes related activities or programming ideas to help promote the use of the collection to patrons or students in storytime, afterschool programs, or passive library programs. After a detailed discussion of the importance of STEM and the opportunities librarians have for involvement, the book lists and describes best STEM resources for young learners. Resources are organized according to the reading audiences for which they are intended, from toddlers through teens, and the book includes annotated lists of both fiction and nonfiction STEM titles as well as graphic novels, digital products, and online resources. In addition, the author offers a selection of professional readings for librarians and media specialists who wish to further expand their knowledge.

Grab a flashlight and join the fun! The Magic School Bus is heading across the country in search of all kinds of bats: the biggest, smallest, and most endangered.

The Magic School Bus Fact Finders are detailed research guides on fascinating subjects, and they include all kinds of the unexpected facts you'd expect from everyone's favorite science teacher. Take a page from Ms. Frizzle's book. Better yet, read all of her class notes and find out the incredible facts about the only flying mammals: BATS. The Magic School Bus Fact Finders are wonderful research tools. With photographs, illustrations, an index, and much more, they have all the information that makes learning fun. Each book is reviewed by an expert in the field and includes up-to-date information. Plus, you can count on the Ms. Frizzle's class to cover the zany aspects of science as well. Based on the original series written by Joanna Cole & illustrated by Bruce Degen.

Lots and lots of jokes, including jokes about school, outer space, insects, dinosaurs, lizards, sea creatures, and more, more, more!