Joanna Cole
Biography
Joanna Cole was a beloved American author best known for her work on The Magic School Bus series, a collection of educational children's books that have captured the imaginations of readers worldwide. Born in 1944 in Newark, New Jersey, Cole went on to earn her Bachelor's degree in psychology from the City College of New York and a Master's degree in early childhood education from Bank Street College of Education. With a passion for making learning fun and engaging for children, Cole collaborated with illustrator Bruce Degen to create The Magic School Bus series, which follows the adventures of Ms. Frizzle and her class as they embark on exciting field trips filled with science and discovery. The series has been praised for its ability to simplify complex scientific concepts and make them accessible to young readers. Throughout her career, Joanna Cole authored over 250 books for children, many of which have received critical acclaim and numerous awards. Her work continues to inspire both children and adults to explore the wonders of the world around them. Cole's legacy as a pioneer in children's literature and education lives on through the enduring popularity of The Magic School Bus series.
Standalone Novels
Individual novels by Joanna Cole not part of a series
- An Insect's Body
- Anna Banana: 101 Jump Rope Rhymes
- Aren't You Forgetting Something, Fiona?
- Best Loved Folktales of the World
- Bony-Legs
- El Autobus Magico En El Museo Encantado: UN Libro Sobre Los Sonidos
- El Autobus Magico Muestra Y Cuenta: UN Libro Sobre Arqueologia
- Golly Gump Swallowed a Fly
- Hank and Frank Fix Up the House
- How I Was Adopted
- How You Were Born
- Hungry, Hungry Sharks
- I'm a Big Brother
- I'm a Big Sister
- It's Too Noisy!
- LAUGH BOOK, THE
- Liz Looks for a Home: Scholastic's the Magic School Bus )
- Magic School Bus Explores the Senses
- Magic School Bus/Boxed Set
- Magic School Bus: Inside the Earth )
- Miss Mary Mack
- Monster Manners
- Monster Movie
- Monster Valentines
- Monster and Muffin
- My Big Girl Potty
- My puppy is born
- NEW TREASURY OF CHILDREN'S POETRY
- Norma Jean, Jumping Bean
- Parents Book of Toilet Teaching
- Plants in winter
- Ready, Set, Read--And Laugh!: A Funny Treasury for Beginning Readers
- Salta Hasta Llegar a Casa: UN Libro Sobre Los Habitats De Los Animales
- Scary Book
- Six Sick Sheep: 101 Tongue Twisters
- Spider's Lunch: All About Garden Spiders
- Sweet Dreams, Clown-Arounds!
- The Clown-Arounds Have a Party
- The Clown-Arounds go on vacation
- The Eentsy, Weentsy Spider: Fingerplays and Action Rhymes
- The Gator Girls
- The Magic School Bus Blows Its Top: A Book About Volcanoes
- The Magic School Bus Gets All Dried Up: A Book About Deserts
- The Magic School Bus Gets Ants in Its Pants: A Book About Ants )
- The Magic School Bus Gets Baked in a Cake: A Book About Kitchen Chemistry
- The Magic School Bus Inside Ralphie: A Book About Germs
- The Magic School Bus Inside a Beehive
- The Magic School Bus Inside a Hurricane
- The Magic School Bus Lost in the Solar System )
- The Magic School Bus Plants Seeds: A Book About How Living Things Grow )
- The Magic School Bus Spins a Web: A Book About Spiders
- The Magic School Bus and the Electric Field Trip
- The Magic School Bus in the Arctic: A Book About Heat )
- The Magic School Bus in the Haunted Museum: A Book About Sound )
- The Magic School Bus in the Time of the Dinosaurs )
- The Magic School Bus on the Ocean Floor
- The Magic School Bus on the Ocean Floor )
- The Magic School Bus: At the Waterworks )
- The Magic School Bus: Inside a Beehive
- The Magic School Bus: Inside the Earth
- The Magic School Bus: Inside the Human Body )
- The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System
- The Missing Tooth
- The New Baby at Your House
- Who Put the Pepper in the Pot?
Sticker
Books in the Sticker series by Joanna Cole
- The Magic School Bus Hello Out There: A Sticker Book About the Solar System
- The Magic School Bus: Hello Out There : A Sticker Book About the Solar System
Classic Series
The series that started it all
- The Magic School Bus Inside the Human Body
- The Magic School Bus at the Waterworks
- The Magic School Bus Goes to Seed
Recent Series
Latest works by the author
- The Magic School Bus in the Time of the Dinosaurs
- The Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System
Reading Order
Complete reading order for Joanna Cole's books
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joanna Cole known for writing?
Joanna Cole is best known for writing The Magic School Bus series.
How many books are in The Magic School Bus series?
The Magic School Bus series consists of over 130 books.
When did Joanna Cole start writing The Magic School Bus series?
Joanna Cole started writing The Magic School Bus series in 1986.
Are there any TV shows or movies based on Joanna Cole's books?
Yes, The Magic School Bus books have been adapted into a popular animated TV show.
What age group are Joanna Cole's books intended for?
Joanna Cole's books, particularly The Magic School Bus series, are intended for children ages 4 to 10.