Blizzard cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 4.5
Points 2.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 13079
Points per Word 0.000153
Page Count 107
Points per Page 0.018692

Description

Ms. Frizzle’s class travels to the Rocky Mountains to learn about blizzards and avalanches and how the ski patrol works to help people who are stranded. This book is based on THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS books written by Joanna Cole. Book #2

Quick Summary

Join Ms. Frizzle's class on a snowy trip to the Rocky Mountains where the bus turns into a snowcat and the kids get a hands-on lesson in how blizzards form, why avalanches happen, and what ski patrol does to keep everyone safe. The story mixes goofy classroom banter with real weather facts, making it a great pick for kids who love science or are curious about winter storms. It's especially fun for readers who enjoy the humor of the Magic School Bus series and want to see their favorite teacher turn a snow day into an adventure. Parents will appreciate the gentle way the book explains safety without being scary, though there are a few moments where the storm feels a little intense. If your kid liked The Magic School Bus Inside the Earth, they'll find this just as lively and packed with cool facts.