Ups And Downs: A Book About Floating And Sinking (Magic School Bus TV Tie-Ins)

Jane B. Mason

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Ups And Downs: A Book About Floating And Sinking (Magic School Bus TV Tie-Ins)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Book about Floating and Sinking

by Jane B. Mason

Magic School Bus

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Discover the exciting world of floating and sinking as the Magic School Bus takes a splashing adventure! Join the fun while exploring why some things bob on water and others dive deep. Perfect for young explorers eager to learn about science in a playful way.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

36 pages
4,410 words
29m read-aloud
ISBN
0590921584
Pages
36
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Published
1997
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
4,410
Read-Aloud
~29 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

Floating BodiesHydrostaticsBuoyant Ascent