Microsoft Scholastic's The Magic School Bus Explores the Solar System (Jewel Case) [Old Version]

by Microsoft

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6 x 5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000059ZYM
• Item model number: 296-00044
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 31, 2001
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,643 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #3 in Software > Children's Software > Science & Nature
  • #7 in Software > Outlet
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Magic School Bus Explores the Solar System features the irrepressible science teacher, Ms. Frizzle, and her inquisitive class in an out-of-this-world adventure. Kids can take control of the bus and explore the nine planets in our solar system, conducting science experiments and playing games at each stop. Based on Scholastic's book series, this CD-ROM is designed to encourage a sense of adventure and exploration, and an interest in science and technology.

Product Description

Join Ms. Frizzle and Her Class As They Explore the Solar System! Take an interplanetary adventure as Scholastic's The Magic School Bus blastsoff. You can help find Ms. Frizzle's hiding place by becoming a space traveler! Find clues and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

36 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Only so-so, April 26, 2002

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V. C. Moles (Lansing, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Microsoft Scholastic's The Magic School Bus Explores the Solar System (Jewel Case) [Old Version] (CD-ROM)

This is not as outstanding as the other Magic School Bus games. This is more click and point with static lessons that the child can read. Not much in the interactive area for my 5 year old. He loves most of the other Magic School Bus games, and does not mind this one but it is not one that he is attached to- and he loves learning about the solar system.

29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Spotty, March 9, 2002

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Reader "kpcetal" (Dublin, Ireland) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Microsoft Scholastic's The Magic School Bus Explores the Solar System (Jewel Case) [Old Version] (CD-ROM)

This is not the jewel in the crown of the Magic School Bus CD series (Animals, for example is much better), but it does have some good features. In particular, the activity on ozone & the greenhouse effect is excellent- our 2nd grader really grasped the concept after playing with it for a while.

The plot, however, is to find Ms. Frizzle, which our kids found frustrating. You get clues by earning tokens from an arcade-type game- the only MSB title we've seen that requires you to play an arcade game in order to complete it. It may be that the Microsoft progammers figure that space=boys=arcade game, but our kids were annoyed about it. They were even more annoyed when they worked out from the 1st clue where she was and found out that you have to get all 3 clues anyway.

On the other hand, kids who like arcade games might be induced to learn a bit about the solar system.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good stuff on the solar system!, February 22, 2002

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The Campbells "campbellkidz" (CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Microsoft Scholastic's The Magic School Bus Explores the Solar System (Jewel Case) [Old Version] (CD-ROM)

Very fun, fact-filled interactive material! Suitable for upper elementary kids. Includes some goofy games, a "where in the worlds did the Frizz go?" and lots of click-on goodies. Great way to play and learn!