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In the City

From The Magic School Bus · 1997

In the City
26 min2nd3rd4th5thScienceSocial Studies
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Summary

A class trip to the zoo turns into a hunt for wildlife living right in the city. They discover how animals find food and homes among the buildings.

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Discussion questions

Discussion

A class trip to the zoo turns into a hunt for wildlife living right in the city.

  1. What wild animals live in or near a city?
  2. How do city animals find food and shelter?
  3. How is a city habitat different from a forest?

Quick work-a-long

Vocabulary: habitat, adapt, wildlife.

Try it: List three animals that live near you and where each finds food and shelter.

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