The Number
Devil, from the makers of the excellent Learn
to Play Chess with Fritz & Chesster, is an
ambitious mathematical adventure with an attitude. We found
this software program a little difficult to rate, simply
because the concept of presenting math tricks and tips is
outstanding, but the attitude of the program may be
questionable for some parents.... Read
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Mystery number
ten in the exceptional Nancy Drew software game series, Nancy
Drew: The Secret of Shadow Ranch, is an all-new story
with some new features, and essentially another satisfying
game. Although the atmosphere is a little less edgy, the
game nevertheless draws kids into a mystery that requires
brains to solve and doesn't rely on violence or other
sensationalism to appeal to kids....
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Sometimes less is more. World Book
2004 Deluxe is a
fantastic starter electronic encyclopedia for kids just beginning
to do research for school projects. Although it features less
content than many electronic encyclopedias on the market, ...
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Top
Pick. Remember the Intel
Play QX3 Computer Microscope? It was a fantastic computer
peripheral for kids, and the software included in the package was
great fun too. However, through some marketing blunders, the QX3
was discontinued. Prima Creations picked up the product and
updated it. And that is the story behind Digital Blue: QX5
Computer Microscope, an innovative microscope and computer
software package that pretty much defines the term
"edutainment"....
QX5 Computer Microscope Review
The fantastic
online "virtual pet" community, Neopets, is so popular that a merchandise line is now
available. Even Hasbro and Thinkway Toys are producing Neopet toys. There's
plenty to do at the site, and best of all, it's free! We show you
what Neopets.com has to offer...
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We've selected some
wonderful gift ideas for children,
including software, video games, creativity
kits, and more. Plus, we show you the hottest trends,
such as Beyblades and Yu-Gi-Oh!, this holiday season...
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With Zoo Tycoon 2,
players can build, manage, and maintain their very own zoo in 3D,
complete with realistic animals that act like their real-world
counterparts, exhibits, lush habitats and landscaping,
guest attractions, and more.... Read
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Top Pick This 3D
online game impressed us, and continues to do so.
Multiplayer would be an understatement--in fact, officially
the adjective "massively" goes along with "multiplayer"
to describe the experience.
Any given moment during the day, there are thousands of
children playing the game...
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Magic,
friendship, and fantasy are eloquently combined in an
exciting and intriguing new Disney book series, W.I.T.C.H. The
series, which is already an international success, stars five girls who discover they are joined
together by powerful, otherworldly forces...
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Chess
is an age-old game that has withstood the test of time--it's a
fantastic "thinking" game. Despite its image as a brainy
pastime, children as young as 6 or 7 are usually able to learn the
basics of the game. We choose chess software that will capture
children's interest and teach them a thing or two
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The Number
Devil, from the makers of the excellent 
QX5
Computer Microscope Digital Blue
Neopets!
Disney's
Toontown Online
