

Similar to the original books, it has no grille spine. The Bus's default form was tweaked a bit. Instead of showing words, the electronic sign overhead shows a picture, like in The Magic School Bus At the Waterworks. It retains everything listed above, however the only new addition is a grille spine going down the center of its grille. In this incarnation, the Bus's default form does retain some qualities from the original books. Its overhead sign shows a "message" depending on the language, such as "WAHOO" or "BLAST OFF" in English, very similar to electronic "welcome" signs. The Magic School Bus is somewhat based on a 1970s Ward International school bus with fender skirts on the rear wheels, and the front windshield being 2 different windows. Technical Details Basis Books by Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen 4.6 Miscellaneous (objects, buildings, water, plants).4.5 Water vehicles (Submarines, bathyscaphes, etc.).1.1.1 Books by Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen.
