Books like At the Waterworks by Joanna Cole
In this entertaining Spanish-language edition of the beloved Magic School Bus series, teacher Senorita Carola guides her curious class on a field trip to a local waterworks facility. The adventure blends science lessons with playful, wacky humor as the students learn about water supply, purification, and the importance of conserving natural resources. Through the familiar and engaging format of the series, readers explore the world of hydrology and water treatment in a lively, accessible way.
First publish date: 1986
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Joanna Cole
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