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TV series · 2017 · Netflix

Is The Magic School Bus Rides Again based on a book?

Quick answer

Yes. The Magic School Bus Rides Again is based on the book series The Magic School Bus by Joanna Cole.

The TV series premiered in 2017 on Netflix.

The book series behind The Magic School Bus Rides Again

The Magic School Bus

Book series by Joanna Cole

Series of children's books about science.

The Magic School Bus: books by publication date

  1. The Magic School Bus at the Waterworks (1986)
  2. The Magic School Bus Lost in the Solar System (1994)
  3. The Magic School Bus In the Time of the Dinosaurs (1996)

Common questions

Is The Magic School Bus Rides Again based on a book?

Yes. The Magic School Bus Rides Again is based on the book series The Magic School Bus by Joanna Cole.

Who wrote the book The Magic School Bus Rides Again is based on?

The Magic School Bus was written by Joanna Cole.

Should I read the book before watching?

If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Magic School Bus before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.

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