Real Wheels: There Goes a Bus

The people on the bus go up and down…especially if they're riding in a double-decker. In the latest entry in the Real Wheels series (see There Goes a Dump Truck [VL-7/99]), host Dave introduces young viewers to the world of buses: school buses, city buses (regular and articulated), “kneeling” buses for disabled access, electric buses, trolley-style buses, cross-country passenger buses, double-deckers, luxury custom buses for musicians, even an amphibious tourist bus that can literally take a dip in the bay. Kids will also learn about bus safety, driver training, and how bus inspections are conducted (with a trip to the pit), as well as see historic film footage of an old horse-drawn school bus. Even the host's Barney-like chuckle doesn't dispel the kid-appeal. Highly recommended. Aud: K, E, P. (R. Reagan)