The Magic School Bus
Based on the popular books by Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen, this television series combines fantasy with science education. Via her magical transforming school bus, Ms. Frizzle takes her curious and often doubting class "into" the natural and scientific worlds. Through their many science lessons, Arnold, Ralphie, Wanda, and the rest of the class travel to outer space, under the sea, and even go through Ralphie's digestive system. Lily Tomlin marvelously captures the energy and mystery of Ms. Frizzle as she was characterized in the Magic School Bus books. The Magic School Bus appeals to children of various ages, as the colorful animation and silly antics of Liz and the bus entertain preschoolers, whilst older children enjoy learning how things work from the inside out. ~ Heather M. Fierst, All Movie Guide
.The Magic School Bus: In the Haunted House (Sound)
The award-winning Magic School Bus science adventure series, based on the best-selling books by Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen, offers lively, colorful, and kid-friendly learning. The Magic School Bus: Inside the Haunted House introduces children to the concepts of sound. As the adventure begins, Carlos' instrument is sickly sounding, but what he hears in the seemingly haunted Sound Museum ignites his curiosity. While the visit to the spooky museum is more than the class bargained for, it leads to the episode's lesson on the origins and behavior of soundwaves. The video is geared for children ages six to 12. ~ Sally Barber, All Movie Guide
The Magic School Bus: Going Batty (Bats)
Schoolteacher Ms. Frizzle returns with her energy and great ideas for teaching kids. In this program, the children in her class take another unusual trip in the magic bus, thanks to Liz. Some of the kids start to go a bit "batty" when they think that Ms. Frizzle may actually be a vampire, due to a discussion she starts with their parents. Young Ralphie is particularly suspicious and lets everyone know just exactly how he feels. ~ Elizabeth Smith, All Movie Guide
The Magic School Bus Spins a Web (Spiders)
Hop on board the Magic School Bus and take a ride into a movie about spiders and insects. Ms. Frizzle (voiced by Lily Tomlin) and her class gain new insights and a new appreciation for the bug-trapping skills of spiders after they get an up-close look at the world of arachnids. This video is taken from the Emmy award-winning animated series for children. ~ Karla Baker, All Movie Guide