Amazon.com Kids learn about the world around them and how to care for it in this trio of engaging adventures based on Joanna Cole's bestselling books. In the title story, Miss Frizzle's class gets a clever tutorial on the wonders of recycling when Wanda makes a regrettable wish to abolish it forever. Faster than you can say "tin can," the Friz whisks her students into the future to discover the perils of a world without recycling. Dolly Parton lends her voice in a guest appearance while several holiday tunes add seasonal mirth. In the other episodes, Phoebe and friends receive a hands-on lesson about the extreme conditions of the desert and how native plants and animals not only survive, but flourish. Then, it's on to the rainforest as the students celebrate Earth Day uncovering the interdependent relationships of cocoa trees, midge flies, and mud wallows. An informative Q&A session follows each 30-minute story to reinforce concepts and clarify fact from fiction. The series never wanes in quality and creativity and remains exemplary edutainment for ages 6 and older. --Lynn Gibson
Politically Correct Indoctrination via AnimationAugust 24, 2010 Emma Beth(CO USA) This dvd was my first exposure to the Magic School Bus. If political correctness is not your thing, you will want to skip this one. I cannot speak for the others.
What's not to love?January 7, 2010 Lola(Geneva, IL USA) My kids got this DVD for Christmas and love it!! If your kids are into Magic School Bus they will not be sorry with this one, boys or girls!
DVDJanuary 4, 2010 Catbakr(Kansas) The Magic School Bus DVD arrived in a timely manner and was in the condition stated. This seller was easy to buy from.
NOT MAC compatibleDecember 14, 2009 Lion Queen(New York, NY USA) 0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I'm annoyed that it was not clearly listed in the description for this product. Purchased it for my little nephew so that he could play it on his parents' Mac computer, although it will hopefully work on their TV. This information should be clearly stated in the product description. My comments are not directed toward the quality of the content, as I have not seen it.
easy for kids to relateNovember 2, 2009 Heather Barton Got this video for the younger kids in our environmental education class. It was really easy for kids to identify with. We had talked about recycling a lot but this gave them a great view of what actually happens in a recycling plant. also, the kids really identified with the view of what things would be like if there were no recycling. they really got it!!
