The Magic School Bus Explores the Ocean (Jewel Case) [Old Version]

by Microsoft

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000059ZYP
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 9, 2001
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,431 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #17 in Software > Children's Software > Science & Nature
  • #30 in Software > Outlet
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Hop aboard the Magic School Bus as it dives into an interactive deep-sea adventure to explore the wonders of the ocean. Kids can tour seven ocean zones, conduct science experiments, and follow clues to find sunken treasure. Drive the bus and voyage into the depths of kelp forests, coral reefs, and much more. Based on characters from the book series and TV show, Scholastic's The Magic School Bus Explores the Ocean teaches key science concepts in a fun and age-appropriate way.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

100 of 102 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars makes learning fun, October 31, 2001

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Stephanie Marques (Ramstein AB, Germany) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Magic School Bus Explores the Ocean (Jewel Case) [Old Version] (CD-ROM)

My five year old son plays this game endlessly and now knows an astounding amount about life in the ocean. I believe it is rated for kids eight and up, but he has been playing with varying levels of skill and very little frustration for over a year. Even our three year old loves to play, although he doesn't manage the games very well. As a plus to parents, there is very little about this game that is irritating, even when played over and over and over. You may find your child telling the corny jokes, though. All in all, a wonderful learning experience. We will be looking at other Magic School Bus CD-Rom games.

33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars our favorite, August 22, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Magic School Bus Explores the Ocean (Jewel Case) [Old Version] (CD-ROM)

We own all of the Magic Schoolbus cd's available to mac users. This one has the most information and the most games of all and has been played more than the other four combined by children and even occasionally the obsessed adult after hours. What more to say!

29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The software quality and educational value is excellent!, December 2, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: The Magic School Bus Explores the Ocean (Jewel Case) [Old Version] (CD-ROM)

My son (6 yrs old) enjoys the Magic School Bus videos and books, so I figured he would like this too...He LOVES it. He's had it for a year and still enjoys it. We have added three additional titles and he loves them too. My husband is a computer instructional designer and is always frustrated with poor quality software for kids, but this is well written and thought out software that even he approves of!

I would recommend any of these titles you think your kid would enjoy!