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CHILDREN'S SOFTWARE
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- Learning and Fun for Little Ones
"Winnie the Pooh Toddler," "Richard Scarry's Best Reading
Ever," and "Magic School Bus in Concert"
- What's Hot?
"I Love Spelling," "Return of the Incredible Machine: Contraptions,"
and "I Spy School Days"
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- Just Released
"Backyard Soccer 2001 MLS Edition," "Arthur's Camping Adventure,"
and "Barbie Magic Genie Bottle and CD-ROM"
- Parents' Picks
"Dr. Seuss Preschool," "Math Blaster Ages 6-7," and "Tonka
Workshop Playset"
- Get Smart
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LEARNING AND FUN FOR LITTLE ONES
 "Winnie
the Pooh Toddler"
by Disney Interactive
Exciting sounds, shapes, and colors are sure to delight any young
fan of Hundred Acre Wood. From sing-alongs to identifying opposites,
all the featured activities are easy for toddlers to decipher, and
icons are big enough for those just learning mouse skills. (Ages 18
months to 3 years)  Read
more
 "Richard
Scarry's Best Reading Ever"
by Macmillan Publishing USA
Lowly the worm and Huckle the cat guide pre-readers through Busytown,
a place that truly deserves its name; the myriad letter games, phonics
exercises, and object-identifying tasks will keep beginning readers
busy for a long time. (Ages 4 to 7) Read
more
 "Magic
School Bus in Concert"
by Microsoft Software
On the bus, kids can hear what different sounds do in different locations,
play Name That Noise, or learn how sound travels in the Wild Waves
experiment. Outside there are more activities, as the kids take the
concert stage with various instruments they play and explain. For
a child who's all ears, it's sure to hit just the right note. (Ages
6 to 10) Read
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WHAT'S HOT?
 "I
Love Spelling"
by DK Interactive
This souped-up spelling lesson is loaded with characters, humor, and
more than 5,000 words ranging in difficulty from "here" to "Kalahari."
Three levels, customizable word lists, and places to peek at scores
and misspelled words make this program parent friendly. Best of all
are the puns and wordplay in the script that reinforce the potential
for fun in words and letters. (Ages 7 to 11) Read
more
 "Return
of the Incredible Machine: Contraptions"
by Sierra Attractions
A mysterious but brilliant professor is in need of an apprentice;
are you up to the challenge? As a test, he has littered his workshop
with half-built contraptions. Complete all the gadgets, and he'll
pick you to learn all his secrets of construction and invention. Flexible,
sophisticated, and loads of fun, this game is destined to become a
favorite of all who play it. (Ages 11 and up) Read
more
 "I
Spy School Days"
by Scholastic
Hours of learning cleverly disguised as hours of fun, this latest
installment in the popular "I Spy" series is filled with all-new object
and word searches--each one chockfull of clever riddles and colorful
illustrations. Every activity reinforces vocabulary and gives kids
several chances to use listening and problem-solving skills. (Ages
5 to 8) Read
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JUST RELEASED
 "Backyard
Soccer 2001 MLS Edition"
by Humongous Entertainment
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 "Arthur's
Camping Adventure"
by Mattel Media
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more
 "Barbie
Magic Genie Bottle and CD-ROM"
by Mattel Media
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PARENTS' PICKS
Parents are raving about...
 "Dr.
Seuss Preschool"
by The Learning Company
"My 3-and-a-half-year-old loves it," writes Lorri from Minnesota.
"This is a really fun, educational software program. My daughter
looks forward to it.... It's fun for me to watch her having such
a blast and learning at the same time. Highly recommended!" Read
more
 "Math
Blaster Ages 6-7"
by Knowledge Adventure
A parent from California writes, "I bought this title on the recommendation
of my daughter's teacher. It's great for helping her memorize those
math facts. I just sit her down and she'll willingly play the game
for at least half an hour, all the while learning important math
skills." Read
more
 "Tonka
Workshop Playset"
by Hasbro Interactive
"Wonderful," writes Gloria from Texas. "My 3-year-old little boy
can't get enough of this toy. He can fix things, build things, play
games.... The only problem with it is that I have trouble getting
him to stop playing. I never thought that he could stay still for
so long before we got this game." Read
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GET SMART
When buying children's educational software, it's reassuring to rely
on brands you recognize and trust. Search for learning software from
respected (and beloved) names, such as ClueFinders, Reader Rabbit,
and Smart Start--or discover new products you're sure to be hearing
more about.
Search
Children's Software by educational brand
You'll find more great children's software in Amazon.com's Children's
Software
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