Magic School Bus Whales and Dolphins Activity Center

Reviewed by Cynthia A. Sorrels
Published by Microsoft

Age Group: Age 4 to 8, Age 8 and Up
Type: Science
Price: $20

PC version requires:
Pentium 100, Windows 95

Mac version requires:
233MHz PowerPC, OS 8.1+, 32MB RAM, 15MB HD, 4x CD-ROM, 256-color monitor

Description:

Join Mrs. Frizzle and the gang as they travel to an underwater station to learn about whales and dolphins before heading out to the ocean. There are several areas to explore; you never know what's going to happen next.

Features:

  • Familiar characters, Mrs. Frizzle and kids
  • Learn about whales and dolphins through various activities
  • Ride the school bus under the sea!

Technical Aspects:

We had no problems installing this program or running it on our PowerBook, which has a G3 processor and 256M RAM. The graphics are similar to the cartoons, and the sound effects add to the fun. Closed Captioning is included.

Report and Conclusions:

We enjoyed this program and it's a good introduction to ocean life; children may be inspired to learn more on the subject. However, there are other software programs such as Sunburst's Field Trip to the Sea and others that provide more comprehensive content.




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