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List Additions: (One copy per title unless noted otherwise)
KidTECH News/ BG Associates KidTECH_BG@Compuserve.com
M = Mac ,PC = IBM PC-compatible disk(DOS/Windows 3.1, Win `95)
Hybrid = Mac & PC/Win-ALL formats, CD-ROM program-School Versions
come with Teacher Manuals. X = Package already sold (numerical listing)
The Learning Company:
2. Reader Rabbit 1- Hybrid CD-ROM (TEACHERS ED.) -- Primary
grades/ Lesson manual included!
3. Reader Rabbit 3 - Consumer; Reading, Writing, & Thinking Skill-
building; PC; Ages 6--9; IBM PC-compatibles - Runs from DOS or Windows
4. Operation Neptune -- (Hybrid CD-ROM) Ages 9--14 -- Pre-
Algebra Math
5. THE TREASURE FAMILY (ALL on one hybrid CD-ROM) -- Math
6. Deluxe Reader Rabbit 1,2,3 (ALL on one hybrid CD-ROM) --
Greatest Hits!
7. Score Builder for the SAT (one CD-ROM, Hybrid)
8. Student Writing & Research Center (with Compton's
Encyclopedia) -- Windows CD-ROM -- Ages 10--Adult -- 25-volume
Encyclopedia, 8,000 pictures, Interactive Atlas, Full-Featured
Word Processor, Bibliography Maker, Spell Checker.
9. InterActive MATH Journey -- (Ages 5--9) -- 25 Sequenced
activities (Hybrid CD-ROM) -- Consumer Ed. -- BRAND NEW!
10. Ultimate Children's Encyclopedia -- Windows CD-ROM only! (3.1
or Win `95) - Complete reference library includes:
Dictionary, Thesaurus, Atlas, Biographies, Book of Words
(Ages 7--12)
11. Reader Rabbit's: (New!) Reading Development Library 4 (Hybrid
CD-ROM) (Ages 5--8) -- Interactive books builds vocabulary &
rdg. Comprehension, along with significant other early
reading, understanding, & thinking skills.
Davidson & Associates:
1.Grammar Games = PC/Windows; Ages 8--13; Solid grammar
essentials in fun/graphical package (punctuation, possessives,
agreement, sentence fragments, word usage, etc.)
2.Fisher-Price Division= A,B,C -- Fisher-Price = 1-2-3 --Fisher-
Price Dream Doll House (Ages 3--5) & NEWEST-Fisher-Price
3. BRAND NEW! SIERRA/ Davidson -- "Stay Tooned!" -- Hybrid
CD-ROM (4-versions) with 3-D ToonVision glasses! -- Cartoon Adventure
for the whole family! GAMES...
4. BRAND NEW! Davidson - (Ages 3--9) - "Sleeping Cub's Test of Courage -
A Native American Folktale" 3 formats on hybrid CD-ROM - Builds Reading,
Life Values ...
5. Kid Keys -- PC/ Tandy (floppy) -- Typing Tutor -- Ages 4--8
6. Reading Blaster Jr.- (MPC/Windows) -- Ages 4--7 -- Phonics
7. KidWorks Deluxe - (Hybrid CD-ROM) -- Ages 4--9 (Writing,
Rdg.,Creativity)
8. 3-D Jungle - Win `95 (MPC- Windows only!) -- Ages 5 & UP!
Adventure!!
9. Mega Math Blaster - Requires Windows '95 or Power Mac (2-Disc
CD-ROM &) Activity Guide (Ages 6-12) Includes AT&T WorldNet Service
software for Internet
10. Sleeping Bear's Test of Courage - Interactive Story (hybrid
CD-ROM) Ages 3-9
Sanctuary Woods
1. Franklin's Reading World - Windows CD-ROM - Ages 4-7 -
Introductory Math skills; Patterns, Telling Time, Counting Money,
Addition & Subtraction, Number Recognition
MECC (Ages 9/10 +++)
1. Oregon Trail II -- (Hybrid CD-ROM) Continuing "TrailHeads!" &
Better!(Ages 9+)
2. Africa Trail -- (Hybrid CD-ROM) Bike across Africa in a World-
Record Adventure! (Ages 10+)
4. Math MunchersCD (TEACHERS ED.) - (hybrid CD-ROM)
5. Opening Night CD (TEACHERS ED.) - (hybrid CD-ROM)
6. Word Munchers CD-Deluxe (TEACERS ED.) - (Grades 1-5, hybrid
CD-ROM)
7. The Oregon Trail == (Original on CD-ROM for Mac!) -- Ages 10+
8. The Oregon Trail II == Hybrid CD-ROM - Jewel-Box only!
Optimum Resource (Windows 3.1, min. 386SX/25MHz,VGA, 4MB RAM)
1. The Stickybear Reading Comprehension Series (Ages 7--10)
Cross-Market - Geography (Vol. 3), Science (Vol. 1)
History In the Making (Vol. 4)
** All three separate programs have print-out features for copies
of stories and questions for off-screen use as practice sessions
or test masters. A report card option allows tracking and
storage of indivual assignments and progress reports for up to 40
children. Completely customized so that new stories and
questions may be added at any time. **
StarPress Multimedia --
1.Dr. Health'nstein's Body Fun = (Consumer); Hybrid; Ages 8 + ;
Food & fitness EDU-TAINMENT; has educational value cloaked in
graphical and motivating games; made with collaboration of
Cancer Research Foundation of America
Didatech Software
1. Crosscountry USA (Home Edition) = (For students, Grades 4-9)
U.S. Geography at its `real world' best! (Hybrid CD-ROM) -
Maps, Problem-solving, `trucking' across America & making
deliveries to 180 cities!
2. Adventure U.S.A. - Hybrid CD-ROM - Internet-enabled - Multimedia
exploration on CD-ROM for projects at-home, at-school - Share adventures
via FTP site ... too! ... (2) copies
Soleil Software
1. Zurk's Rainforest Lab (Life, Science, & Math) = (Consumer);
Ages 5--9; PC -- CD-ROM; Compendium of reading, writing, &
thinking skills for general knowledge (inventive & colorful!)
2. Zurk's Learning Safari (Ages 3--7) = DOS/ Windows Floppy --
more shapes, counting, matching letters, etc.
3. Zurk's Alaskan Trek (Ages 6--10) = (Hybrid CD-ROM) -- real-
life simulations, science, math & creativity.
4. World Walker: Destination Australia - (TRI-LINGUAL) New!; tri-brid
CD-ROM
Great Wave Software
1. Reading Search--In Search of the Lost Folktales! Ancient
cultures & folktales while improving reading comprehension.
Ages 2--6 (Hybrid CD-ROM)
2. World Discovery Deluxe--Great geography/ explorational!
Ages 8--Adult; Grades 3--12 (hybrid CD-ROM)
Sierra Discovery Series & Dream-Team/Bright Star
1. Yobi's Magic Spelling Tricks = (Consumer); PC; Ages 7--10; Fun
with spelling and plenty of useful skills presented!
2. Kid's Typing = (Consumer); PC; Ages 7--10; Sophisticated
keyboarding program for kids; synchronized speech is
excellent!
3. ADI's Comprehensive Learning System -- Science, Math,
English -- Grades 2,3 (3 pieces) & 5,6 (3 pieces) -- ENTIRE
SET for HOME Learning -- Windows CD-RO ==ENTIRE SET: $120.00
- Consumer Home Ed. Pkgs. -- Follows USA CURRICULUM standards
4. Dream Team' (Bright Star) (3 programs) Ages 3--6
Alphabet blocks, Early Math, Kids Typing (Windows 3.1 floppy),
Ready-Set-Read with Bananas & Jack
5. Eat My Dust - Zany 3-D Road Race - Ages 8 and up! - Windows '95 CD
(requires a Pentium 90 as minimum configuration)
Screen Magic
1. Etch A Sketch = Creative Fun based on the same TOY!
(Consumer); Windows floppy; Ages 4 & Up; games, sounds,
animated effects
Edmark Corp.
1. Thinkin' Things 1 (Ages 4--8) (1 CD-ROM Mac includes KidDesk)
2. Bailey's Book House (Ages 2--5) (CD-ROM, Mac/ only);
3. KidDesk (for Windows, IBM/Tandy & Compatibles--floppy)
4. KidDesk (CD-ROM for Windows 3.1, Win `95)
5. Strategy Games of the World (Ages 8--14) -- Logic & Strategy-
Building (Hybrid CD-ROM)
6. Imagination Express -- Destination: Castle (Ages 6--12)
(Mac CD-ROM)
7.*Mighty Math Number Heroes - Ages 8-12/Grades 3-6 (tri-brid CD-ROM) BRAND NEW!
8.*Mighty Math Calculating Crew - Ages 8-12/Gr. 3-6 (tri-brid CD-ROM) BRAND NEW!
Morgan Interactive
2.Recess in Greece = (Consumer); PC, CD-ROM only!; Ages 7+ ;
romp through Ancient Greek history with puzzles, goofy
characters, zany characters.
Putnam New Media
1. Anno's Learning Games = (Consumer); PC CD-ROM only!; Ages 7+;
Conglomeration of logic, science, and thinking skills &
combined with real learning skills.
Microsoft (Home)
1. Creative Writer = (Cross-Market); PC/Windows *floppy; Ages 8--14;
Writing & Publishing package comes complete with clip art,
story-starters, spelling checker & thesaurus, sound effects,
and special lettering effects.
2. Creative Writer 2 = (Cross-Market); Windows '95-ONLY CD-ROM; Ages 8+;
Expanded features >>>
Headbone Interactive (Consumer Edu-tainment)
1. AlphaBonk Farm - (Windows CD-ROM) -- Early learning,
multimedia alphabet - $12.95 (jewel-box, CD & mini-manual only!)
Wanderlust Interactive
1. The Pink Panther's: Passport to Peril(Pre-Teen/Teens+)Pure fun!MPC
CD-ROM
3M Learning Software
1. What's The Secret: = (Cross-Market); Mac CD-ROM only!; Ages
6+; based on award-winning TV series called "Newton's Apple"
with an interactive, non-linear style. It's for the
perpetually-curious -- young & older! GREAT!
Virgin Sound & Vision
1. Snoopy's Campfire Stories -- (Ages 4--8 Hybrid CD-ROM) --
Builds reading comprehension, develops letter writing skills,
vocabulary-building fun with animated Peanuts gang!
Mindscape (formerly Software ToolWorks)
1.Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing (for Kids!) = (Cross-Market); PC
CD-ROM only; Award-winning program downsized for younger
kiddoos! ... more graphics, animations, personal progress
report, etc.
2. Card Shop Plus (MPC CD-ROM) Card Shop Plus (Windows only!) -
Make your own snappy cards...(2 packages)
3. The Doonesbury Election Campaign `96 -- Win `95/ Win 3.1 CD-
ROM, Ages 6+ >>> End-users get to select committees, appoint all staff
levels of campaign coordinators, Doonesbury-style.
Knowledge Adventure
1--3. Space Adventure, Knowledge Adventure, Dinosaur Adventure
(Windows/DOS floppy 3.5 disks)
4. The Discovers -- DOS/ Windows CD-ROM = IMAX technology --
Traces mankind's greatest discovers & their achievements.
Educational Insights Interactive
1. GeoSafari Multimedia Game = Ages 8+++= Geography, History,
Science (45 games) -- MPC/ Windows CD-ROM (used & in A1
condition!) = $14.95)
2. NEW! (no manual)/GeoSafari Animals - Ages 8 +++= Expanded play, more
videos, exciting games & design/Codie Award nominee '97-$14.95
(hybrid CD-ROM)
Sunburst
1. A to Zap! == Consumer Version
Talking Alphabet Blocks with voices, sounds effects, colorful
animation -- multisensory teaching about letter recognition,
letters forming words, strengthening auditory & visual
association & fine motor skills.
Some Interactive/ Luminaria
1. Wrath of the Gods -- (Teacher's Edition - Mac CD-ROM &
Windows CD-ROM) -- (Middle-school >>> HS -- Ages 10 ++)
Lawrence Productions
1. Young Writers Workshop -- School Ed. -- Mac-only Floppy 3.5 +
teacher's sequential activities & lesson plans
ImageSmith
1. Yearn-2-Learn - Peanuts Gang -- Earlier, Windows 3.1-disk
activities for early learners (Ages 3--8/9) - Early geography &
games ($10.00)
Bytes of Learning --
1. Ultrawriter // Word Processor -- with spell checker & user
dictionary -- written work can be read aloud by voices in
program. Utilizes keyboarding skills & has UltraWriter Manager
for customizing program & making adjustments. (Mac OS)
2. UltraKey (2 pkgs.) -- Hybrid CD-ROM // KEYBOARDING Skills,
Voice, exercises, interactive learning at its best. Winner: Technology &
Media Award, Codie Award '97 nominee.
3. On the Brink -- Hybrid CD-ROM -- Multimedia Production Kit - SUPER!
About endangered species and habitats of North America - Ages 8 - Adult
Josten's Learning -- Conter Software
1. Community Exploration = Ages 5--10; (Hybrid CD-ROM) -- Learn
English while discovering American lifestyles! Language
Development for those learning English as a second language.
Utilizes Record & Playback features. * $19.95.
Nordic Software
1. Turbo Math Facts -- Learn Math faster! -- Ages 5--12 (Hybrid
CD-ROM) - Great educational interactive tool for school &
home...for reinforcement of basic skills in a Race Car action
motif! ... Progress Tracking & Printed Work Sheets
Discovery Communications/ The Discovery Channel
1. SkyAmerica -- Tour of USA.. Great information! (Hybrid CD-
ROM) Ages 8+ (Codie Award Nominee '97)
Discis
1. Kids Can Read Series: The Paper Bag Princess -- has
Parent's Guide, for early readers. Optional Spanish audio.
Harper-Collins Interactive
1. Read with Me Bible -- Ages 5--10 -- Story Bible for Children
(MPC CD-ROM)
Crayola Art Studio
1. Art Studio -- Ages 6 --12; Coloring, Activities, Games,
Crafts -- Windows floppy disk program
Steck-Vaughn
1. Time-Town = Ages 4--8 (Hybrid CD-ROM) -- Children learn all
about telling time through a variety of activities that teach
calendar skills, and other measures of time passing. Filled with
animations, hot spots, and fun. ($12.50)
2. Message in a Fossil (Uncovering the Past) with EDUNETICS
Corp. ...Constructing paleontological history at a dig
site!...(TEACHERS ED. - Windows CD-ROM only!)..(TEACHERS ED.) -
Notebook with Lessons, activities ($34.95)
Memorex
1. Mud Pies (...a collection): Mario's Early Years Collection,
Shelley Duvall's: It's a Bird"s Life, Cardshop Plus (make your
own!) -- Ages 2--6
2. (3) CD-ROM Disk-Set included! GOLF..(video realism for ADULTS)
3. Bug Explorers - Hybrid CD-ROM edu-tainment fun & memory skills
Music Pen
1. Beethoven Lives Upstairs = Classical Kids! (Rec. Ages 8+) --
Multimedia PC, Learn about Beethoven, 19th Century Vienna, music
composition (rhythm,tone, pitch, reading a `score'), combine music,
art, journal writing with great sound & graphics, animations).
South-Western Publishing
1. Alge-Blocks Vol. 1 -- (Kit + Software 3.5) (Mac 3.5 floppies)
Appropriate for grades 5--8) PC-compatible SW -- Home or School
Theatrix (All hybrid CD-ROM) ** Codie Award-Winning Co.
Software Publishers Association -- 1996
2. Snootz MathTrek (early education) - Fun developing Math
skills!)
3. Big Science Comics (Ages 8--12) (2 copies)-- Physical Science, Critical
Thinking, Experiments, Exploration (NSF-sponsored!) - (Hybrid CD-ROM)
McGraw-Hill (Home Interactives)
1. Pyramid - Challenge of the Pharaoh's Dream (Ages 10+/Social Studies)
-MPC Windows 3.1, Windows '95 -- + KA & Dreamquest images - people,
culture, process of Ancient Civilization
2. Pony Express - (Ages 9-14/ Social Studies) - Become a Wild West Hero
on a ride to save the nation (Windows '95 CD-ROM)
3. The Fennels Figure Math - (Ages 8--12); Meets NCTM Curriculum Standards;
(Windows '95 - Home Interactive, problem-solving, computation, reasoning &
logic skills.
Houghton-Mifflin Interactive
1. Mike Mulligan & His Steam Shovel - Interactive classic (hybrid CD-ROM)
2. North American Birds (Peterson's) - Windows CD-ROM (All ages)
3. Top Secret Decoder - Macintosh CD-ROM (includes supplementary
curriculum guide for teachers on disk!) (Ages 8--12)
4. Curious George -- YES! -- Picture book classic
5. Monster Maker -- Fun! With HMI (making masks, etc.) Ages 3+
(Hybrid)
6. Top Secret Decoder -- Learn to encrypt & code your messages!
(Mac CD-ROM)
7. The Polar Express (2) - One boxed with manuals; the other in Jewel Box.
Ages 3-8; Award-Winning Children's Classic with *special* music & audio
Maris Multimedia
1. RedShift 1 (Win `95 CD-ROM) - Excellent Astronomy
2. RedShift 2 (Hybrid CD-ROM) //Multimedia Planetarium & Astronomy
Exploring the universe -- Superb pictures + facts.
Creative Wonders/ Electronic Arts
1. Madeline: European Adventures / Activity Games, Ages 5 & up
2. Madeline: Thinking Games/ Critical Thinking Skills, Ages 5 & up
3. America Rock (from SchoolHouse Rock!/ ABC TV ) Social Studies,
Ages 6-12 - Concepts in history, geography, and social studies -
Bring Bill to Capitol Hill!
Maxis
1. SimPark -- Hybrid CD-ROM -- Award-winning "Sim" simulation series..
for Ages 10+
7th Level
1. The Universe According to Virgil Reality! - Wonders of Science//Great
non-linear adventures with Inventions, Inventors, & Science with Encyclope-
dia, drag&drop experiments, & more! (Ages 8+) Windows 3.1/'95 CD-ROM
UbiSoft
1. Kiyeko & the Lost Night -- An Interactive Folk Tale/ Adventure
in the Amazon Rain Forest -- IN FIVE LANGUAGES! Windows CD-ROM
(UbiSoft)
2. RayMan -- Animation Fun for Kids! Windows CD-ROM (UbiSoft)
(multilingual)
Microforum
1. Jungle Kids - Interactive animation; kids create their own storybook
adventures - Ages 6+ - Windows 3.1 & Windows '95
2. Toon Works! - Children's Drawing Program which includes "Distor-o-matic
Tools" - Ages 6+ AND includes Complet COMPTON'S NEW CENTURY
ENCYCLOPEDIA & Reference Collection II -- Great Creativity!
Sound Source Interactive
1. BABE - A Little Pig Goes a Long Way (Ages ALL) - (Windows 3.1, '95
CD-ROM) - Interactive reading for children 4+ - Games & Charm...
LucasArts
1. Mortimer and the Riddles of the Medallion (3-D Adventure for Kids!) -
Problem-solving games and adventures about animals all over the world for
Ages 5+++ (rec. by American Humane Society / Save the Animals!)
Animations & live-action video
Viacom, New Media
1. The Indian In the Cupboard - Ages 6+; Designed for Windows 95/PC CD-ROM
Thompson Learning Tools **
1. PAWS in Typing Town (Ages 8+) - Learn to Type! (hybrid CD-ROM) -
Lessons, review, learn, practice & build speed. Migrated from schools to
home- Always a KidTECH favorite!
2. The Adventures of Ricky Raccoon (2 pkgs.) - Ages 6-10 - Reading,
Writing, & Science fun! - (1 Windows CD-ROM; 1 Mac CD-ROM)
Sekwang Data Technology Inc. LTD.//Awakening Technology Inc.
(English,Korean,Japanese, Chinese//Multiple Languages):
1. Magic World & Magic Sketchbook (Each = Windows CD-ROM) --
Pre-School)
Times-Mirror Multimedia)
1. Cyberboogie with Sharon, Lois, & Bram -- Music & Fun -- MPC CD-
ROM ($14.95)
Blasterware, by Creative Labs
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1. Gus Goes to Cyberopolis -- Windows MPC CD-ROM ($14.95)
Digital Impact
1. Ozzie's World - Hybrid CD-ROM -- Learning & fun activities
($19.95)
New Media SchoolHouse
1. Adventures of Pinnocchio -- Windows CD-ROM (older) Colorful
story on disk.
Knoware
1. Chadwick & the Sneaky Egg Thief -- Colortoons #1 for
creativity!
MPC CD-ROM - $14.95
Interactive/ Futurevision
1. Me and My World--Multimedia Picture Dictionary,Hybrid CD-ROM-
($14.95)
Fun School
1. Fun School in Dreamland -- Mixed learning activities for pre-
school ($9.95)
Waterford Institute
1. Rusty & Rosey "Read With Me!) -- Vols. 1 & 2
(Windows 3.1, 3.5 floppies) -- Age 3--6, Age 3--7) -- Brilliant
early learning skills & **INCLUDES A FREE SING-A-LONG VIDEO** in
each one!
Sierra Online
1. Police Quest/ SWAT (Darryl F. Gates)--4 CD's of authentic
police action. Materials based on "America's Most Wanted" & LAPD
(Ages 13+) Win '95-$29.95
Mindscape
1. Doonesbury Toonscapes (The Doonesbury Election Game, Campaign`96)
Family/Adult -- Windows CD-ROM (for Windows 3.1 & Win `95) -$19.95
Brighter Child
(Windows 3.5) = Reading & Phonics (Gr. 1),
Math (Gr. 3), Same & Different
MUPPET = $10.00 ... Pre-K-K)
Top Class (Optimum Resources)
(Sound Card Rec. & MS-DOS 2.1+/ Tandy/IBM) = Learn To Count (Ages
2-5), Learn About Astronomy (Age 7+), Learn About Computer
Programming (Ages 10 & Up), Learn About the Human Body (Ages 7
+), Memory Games (All Ages) ($5.00 ea.)
Stone & Associates
Journal of SuperStars (Sports Journal) - Windows Deluxe version!
Electronic Arts
Scooter's Magic Castle -- (Ages 5--8) (Sound Card Rec., MS-DOS,
5.25 floppies) -- Games, activities for Pre-K (very colorful!)
GTE (Interactive Toys for Ages 3--8) : TOTAL = (6) Programs for $60.00!
MPC CD-ROM (Windows)Vitsie:Visits the Ocean,Vitsie Visits
Dinosaurs, Vitsie Visits Space
GTE (Interactive Toys for Ages 4--9) MPC CD-ROM (Windows) --
Vols. 1, 2, 3 -- Lost & Found (Hotspots, fun-filled places &
adventures!)
Knowledge Adventure DOS or Windows CD-ROM -- The Discovers (with
IMAX multimedia) (Ages 6+), Bug Adventure (Ages 3--8), Kid's
Zoo(Ages 3--12)
Screen Magic -- Etch-A-Sketch (yes!...the toy on 3.5 floppy for
Windows)..for Ages 4 ++) -- Rec. Sound Card -- 12 games &
animated sound effects ($14.95)
New Media SchoolHouse -- The Adventures of Pinocchio -- Ages for
All! -- (MS-DOS & Windows CD-ROM) -- Classic Story/ Interactive/
Text & Graphics ($14.95)
Electronic Arts --(MS-DOS 3.5, Sound Card Rec.) Peter Pan -- A
Story Painting Adventure -- Ages 5--9 & simply creative fun!
(HD-floppy installed) ($14.95)
MicroGrafx --Crayola Art Studio -- (Windows 3.1, 3.5 floppies)
Coloring, Activities, Games & Crafts in 1 Program! -- (Ages 6--
12) ($19.95)
Microsoft Home --Creative Writer1 (Ages 8--14) Floppy Windows 3.1
Publish illustrated stories & great for all newsletter projects! ($19.95)
KnowWare (Windows CD-ROM) Chadwick and the Sneaky Egg Thief
(Creative reading, coloring & writing) (Ages 3--8) ..Charming! ($14.95)
Optimum Resource ($10.00 each)- Floppy 3.5
1. StickyBear Reading Comprehension Series -- Windows 3.1, 3.5
2. History in the Making, Vol. 4, Ages 7--10,
3. Science, Vol. 1, Ages 7--10,
4. Geography, Vol. 3 Ages 7--10,
5. Sports, Vol. 2, Ages 7--10