Joanna Cole

Carly is sad when her parents leave her at daycare to go to work, but when reminded that they'll be back later, she soon begins having fun with her friends.

Ms. Frizzle and her tour group are transported to ancient Egypt, where they learn about the pyramids, mummification, flooding of the Nile, and other aspects of life in Egypt long ago.

Gives directions for games and amusements of all kinds, including riddles, tongue-twisters, card games, street rhymes, brain teasers, and fun with string.

Ms. Frizzle and her tour group are transported to China 1000 years in the past, where they learn how rice, tea and silk are grown and harvested, and visit the Emperor in the Forbidden City.