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Get out there and EXPLORE…with The Magic School Bus!

By Guest Blogger on September 4th, 2012

The Magic School Bus Oceans, now available on Leapster Explorer, the LeapPad, and LeapFrog's App Center!

Margot Simmons from Scholastic Media stopped by to tell you about an awesome new Magic School Bus game — and details on how you can win one! Thanks, Margot — and check it out, readers!

It’s that time of the year again – our backpacks are freshly packed, our school supplies all neatly tucked away – everything is ‘just so’ as we head back to school. But then again, we never had Ms. Frizzle as a teacher! And, with the Frizz in the driver’s seat of The Magic School Bus, you never know what to expect! As she might say, “Welcome back, kids! It’s time to take chances, make mistakes, and get messy!”

And, we’re doing just that! After a big 25^th anniversary celebration last year, the bus is back! For the first time ever, The Magic School Bus is available on Leapster Explorer (2011’s hottest toy of the year!), the LeapPad and in LeapFrog’s App Center. WAHOO!!!

In The Magic School Bus Oceans, dive in and explore an ocean teeming with life! Through all sorts of ocean-themed games, players are treated to over 100 facts on sea animals. Did you know that ocean animals have spots so they can blend in with their surroundings? Neither did we! Get ready to test your ocean knowledge! Check out the details below – and get out there and explore!

GIVEAWAY: Check out The Magic School Bus Facebook page on the first Friday of September, October and November for our Frizzle Friday giveaway! You can enter there for the chance to win a Leapster Explorer or a LeapsterGS and The Magic School Bus Oceans game by emailing your full name and address to TheMagicSchoolBus@scholastic.com. For official rules, visit www.scholastic.com/magicschoolbus/frizzlefriday.