Magic School Bus, The: Oceans (DS)
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Ms. Frizzle's Magic School Bus comes to your Nintendo DS, complete with hundreds of ecology-related facts, great for a playful introduction. This is a game that you progressively unlock, which is both a strength and a weakness. But the games are fast-paced and generally fun. For example, in one you try to find fish with spots as quickly as possible, while avoiding predators. In another, you sketch fish outlines. There are seven types of activities, which also provide fine motor practice. There are six levels which can be unlocked with ocean animal facts and trivia challenges. The game features seven games with just under 200 science interactions, and you will earn points to unlock ocean areas to explore and learn hundreds of facts about underwater life.
$20, Nintendo DS
Teaches: ocean life
CTR Rating: 84%