[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 124 (Thursday, September 28, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1874]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        COMMENDING THE MAGIC SCHOOL BUS ON ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY

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                         HON. VERNON J. EHLERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 27, 2006

  Mr. EHLERS. Mr. Speaker, I congratulate and recognize The Magic 
School Bus on the occasion of its 20th anniversary.
  As many of my colleagues know, The Magic School Bus is a unique 
series of books, television programs and teaching materials for 
children that encourage a love of science and inspire positive 
attitudes toward math and science education.
  What my colleagues may not know is that with 131 book titles and more 
than 58 million books in print, The Magic School Bus is one of the most 
successful children's science series, and it continues to grow in 
popularity every day. This series has earned numerous prestigious 
national recognition awards.
  I am proud to support The Magic School Bus and its partnership with 
the National Science Foundation in a television series and museum 
exhibit, and I commend the Magic School Bus for its tireless efforts.
  Congratulations to The Magic School Bus on this occasion of its 20th 
anniversary. May these efforts continue to spark the curiosity of 
millions of children and help motivate children to further pursue their 
interests in math and science.

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