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Magic School Bus in Concert

Magic School Bus in ConcertFrom: Microsoft

List Price: $14.99
Buy New: $11.00
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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 2 reviews
Sales Rank: 20681

Format: CD-ROM
Platforms: Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 95
Genre: Childrens Art and Creativity Software
ESRB: Everyone
Media: CD-ROM
Number Of Items: 1
Age: 5 - 20 years
Operating System: Windows 98
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 10 x 8 x 1.5

MPN: E09-00001
Model: E09-00001
UPC: 659556436421
EAN: 0659556436421
ASIN: B00004THOZ

Release Date: July 28, 2000
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

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Amazon.com Review
Birds twitter, didjeridoos moan, and an excited Ms. Frizzle hits the high notes as she explains the science of sound and teaches kids to listen creatively. On the bus, kids can hear what different sounds do in different locations with the Acoust-O-Matic, play Name That Noise with Mikey Microphone, or learn how sound travels in the Wild Waves experiment; there's even an ultrasound and an oscilloscope onboard. Outside there are more activities, and the kids take the concert stage with various instruments they play and explain.

The program hums, roars, and ooompas right along. Sound is everywhere in this inspired, informative bunch of racket: jets whoosh above in the sky, and thunderclouds grumble. Two ingenious touches are a microphone kids can drag about the set to record sounds (it even produces feedback if you brush the cursor against it) and a pair of click-and-drag goggles that show how different sound waves look when they're laid over an instrument.

Don't buy this expecting a music theory class--there's not a treble clef to be found unless you count the one on Ms. Frizzle's skirt--but for a child who's all ears, curious about how tape recorders work and why bats squeak, it's sure to hit just the right note. (For ages 6 to 10) --Anne Erickson

Amazon.com Product Description
Ms. Frizzle's taking you to a concert! Kids ages 6 to 10 will learn cool facts about musical instruments, speakers, microphones, and how sounds are made and travel. Play games such as the In Your Ear Game Show, experiment with wild and wacky sounds, design your own Stage Pass, and more.


Customer Reviews:
4 out of 5 stars The Magic School Bus in Concert   August 27, 2000
16 out of 16 found this review helpful

The Magic School Bus in Concert is a good game, except the voices are different than the hit TV show, and Arnold, Wanda, Tim, and Dorothy Ann aren't included in the game. I am 10 years old, and I collect Magic School Bus computer games. I would recommend this game for 6 to 10 year olds who want to improve their music skills.


5 out of 5 stars Great for the Imagination   August 8, 2000
19 out of 19 found this review helpful

My seven year old seemed to enjoy this more than my 9 year old. Perhaps just because she enjoys music more. Still a wonderful game, allows players to create their own scores and teaches them about ultrasound. It definately allows them to put their imagination to work. Not so much an educational game but definately fun!

The memory game, Sound Off, was a little hard for her, but that would probably vary from kid to kid.




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