Software for the Family Library
Reference Materials:
2002 Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia RRP $99.95
A 2 CD-set, this encyclopedia is designed to include content appropriate for three reading levels. It contains thousands of engaging videos, illustrations, photos and maps. Great for school research projects or even general computer play time.... also gives you access to the online library which extends the content by almost double. Includes a Thesauras and Dictionary.
National Geographic 112 Years RRP $199.95
112 years of captivating photos and compelling articles through the lens of National Geographic from 1888 to 2000. You can search through the 196000 pages (1285 issues) quickly and easily.
Latest in Edutainment:
Scholastic New Media have released the newest addition to the I Spy series - I Spy Treasure Hunt (RRP $29.95). The CD-Rom stems from the book of the same name, which is a kind of 'wheres wally' - you are asked to find certain items in a mysterious setting to put together pieces of a map which lead to the treasure.
This title contains forty engaging locations with awesome graphics and riddles, with hundreds of animations and challenges.
All products available from most software retailers - distributed by Scholastic New Media - visit them online at http://www.scholastic.com.au/newmedia/
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