Scholastic's The Magic School Bus Explores the Solar System Take an interplanetary adventure as Scholastic's The Magic School Bus blasts off into the solar system!

Ms. Frizzle gets lost in space, and it's up to the kids to collect clues, discover the secrets of the universe, and find The Friz! Travel in three dimensions as you investigate planets and moons and see realistic NASA and Jet Propulsion Laboratory videos.

Recommended for kids ages 6-10


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  • Multimedia show-and-tell reports help your child learn how the solar system works.
  • Nine science experiments make facts about the solar system fun and easy to understand.
  • Click on the Report Monitor for reports, cool space facts, and to see real space videos.
  • Decorate the bus the way you like it with glow-in-the dark stickers!
  • Click on the Planet Picker to choose your cosmic destination.
  • Explore the surface of the planets with the rest of the class.
  • The Clue Gauge lets you store clues that'll help you find The Friz and win!

Top-Line System Requirements

Computer
486SX/33 or higher
Operating System
Windows 3.1 or later
or Windows NT 3.51 or higher
Hard-Disk
6 MB of available hard-disk space
Memory
8 MB of RAM required for Windows 95
12 MB of RAM required for Windows NT
Drives
Double-speed CD-ROM or faster
Display
Super VGA (for full 256-color support)
Peripherals/Miscellaneous
Sound card with headphones or speakers required for sound
Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device.