| Kid's Reference Pack is five programs full of the answers to the questions your children love to ask. In addition to finding the answers on their own, your children will learn. See descriptions below.
World Factory Interactive Dictionary (Jewel Case)
Sounds, narration and lively animation make this dictionary a lively interactive tour that far surpasses the teaching capability of traditional dictionaries in book form. Students will be guided through the world of words in an entirely fresh and exciting way with each word having a big, simple, colorful screen, complete with its own definition, illustration, sound and animation.
In addition children will learn about opposites, synonyms, word groups and other vocabulary elements, all keys to connecting children to written and spoken words to empower them with good, strong vocabularies and first-rate reading comprehension capability- the key to success in school in all curriculum categories.
Product Features:
More than 1,000 words and meanings defined
Publisher: Global Publishing/DK
My First Amazing Science Explorer (CD-Rom)
Answers the questions your kids ask most.
How does a light switch work? Why is grass green? What is a star?
Discover the answers to these and hundreds of other amazing questions about the principles of science. Visit eight interactive environments. Conduct real experiments. Record your findings. In no time at all, you’ll be a true Science Explorer!
Explore Eight Environments
From the countryside to a workbench, each is packed with informative pop-ups, brain-tickling questions, challenging activities—all about the world around you!
Have Fun Learning
Which things are living? Which are not? Have fun with eight different science activities. The more you know, the faster you’ll win prizes!
Think Like a Scientist
Type in your own observations and ideas in the printable Science Workbook. Just like a real scientist!
Conduct Your Own Experiments
There are 20 printable experiments in all. And all you need is stuff around the house!
KIDS LEARN ABOUT:
* electricity
* forces and energy
* heat
* light and sound
* living things
* materials
* reactions
* simple machines
* space
Publisher: Global Software Publishing
My First Amazing History Explorer (CD-Rom)
Introduce your child to the wonders of history - world geography and culture! Finding out about history has never been so much fun! Take an unforgettable trip to 8 exciting periods of the past, from Ancient Egypt to a 1920s city. As you explore colorful historical worlds that bustle with movement and sound, collect stickers in your personal travel journal. Here you can note down facts about yourself to compare life today with that of past times. On your time travels to different ages, choose a Roman nickname or make your own coat of arms. These and more fun-packed games and activities turn historical discovery into a captivating adventure!
SKILLS LEARNED:
* Find out about significant periods in world history
* Learn about life in the past
* Discover how life has changed over time
* Develop a sense of chronology
* Recognize key features of past societies
* Build an interest in history
PRODUCT FEATURES:
Explore Exciting Periods of the Past Visit major periods in history, such as Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome, and the Inca Empire! Recreate Scenes from History Build your historical knowledge as you create scenes from past times! Discover How People Lived Find out how people lived as you explore historical worlds looking for pieces of the Time Trail! Keep a Journal of Your Time Travels Win stickers and collect historical photos of yourself in your own personal journal! Develop Historical Knowledge Reinforce what you've learned about the past in this question-and-answer challenge. Follow the Time Fugitive Solve the puzzle of the missing history professor as the zany Time Fugitive guides you through history!
PRODUCT REVIEWS "Multimedia at its best!" - FamilyPC "DK has perfected a formula for creating wonderful multimedia CDs. Each one is a gem...from the first screen we were hooked." - CD-ROM World "DK Multimedia's exemplary interface, razor-sharp illustrations, simple animations...the sheer amount of information is remarkable." - Multimedia World
Publisher: Global Software
Macmillan Dictionary for Kids (CD-Rom)
This version of the authoritative textbook, used in schools nationwide, offers easy access to more than 12,000 words, definitions, plus audio pronunciations, sound effects and four color illustrations. For each entry, the root word is pronounced, key words within each definition are pronounced and sample sentences are given.
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Interactive
Phonics Success Expree (Box)
Phonics Success Express offers self-paced instruction on CD-ROM. With award winning, educator-endorsed content and absorbing activities to captivate user interest and maintain motivation, the Phonics Success Express learning system represents the very definition of Phonics and achievement.
Publisher: Topics Entertainment
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