Tag: cartoons
Saturday morning cartoons—move over! The ClueFinders’ 3rd Grade Adventures is the best interactive adventure for kids ages 7-9 years yet!
Well-developed characters, movie-quality animation, stunning sound and top-rate, multi-level educational content makes this CD-ROM go to the head of the class –scoring high marks in replayability and fun.
You can travel deep into an ancient rain forest and help a group of curious kids search for hidden keys,snag ancient monsters, gather bags of goo beetles, rescue a well-known scientist, and uncover the Lost City of Numeria. (continue reading…)
Harry Potter and the Goblet
by admin on Aug.23, 2010, under News & reviews
My 8-year-old devoured this massive book (over 700 pages long) in six days. That’s without giving up his daily doses of GameBoy, Nintendo and Pokemon cartoons! Tim was quick to point out that he found a mistake in the book. On page 685, Moody’s name is mentioned instead of Crouch. Very observant reader, wouldn’t you say?
It’s certainly a good week’s worth of reading and a “must have” in my favorite library of books. This book should also be a welcome addition at home and in the classroom. (continue reading…)
Crayola Art Studio 2
by admin on Apr.25, 2010, under News & reviews
Imagine kids ages 3 through 12 using crayons, markers and watercolors without a mess. If it sounds ideal, you’ll love the ultimately tidy creative studio for kids, Crayola Art Studio 2 (CD-ROM) by Micrografx. Crayola Art Studio 2 consists of two activity-filled programs on one CD-ROM, “Art Adventure” for kids ages 3 through 6 and “Art Studio” for older kids ages 6 through 12. Crayola Art Studio 2 gets high marks for replayability. (continue reading…)
True or False? Tests Stink!
by admin on Feb.15, 2010, under Articles
True or False? Tests Stink! is an 80-page self-help book for kids 8-13 loaded with jokes, cartoons and great content. By reading this book, kids can learn that although “tests are pests”, they can pick up important test-taking tips and top-secret stuff to help them become better test takers. (continue reading…)
Perfectionism: What’s Bad About Being Too Good?
by admin on Feb.15, 2010, under Articles
Is there really something bad about being too good? This question and this newly revised and updated book makes you think twice!
If you’re the parent of a straight-A student, a gifted teen, a procrastinator, an over-achiever, or an anxiety-prone teen, chances are you’re also the parent of a perfectionist. In fact, you’re probably a perfectionist yourself. (continue reading…)
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
by admin on Feb.13, 2010, under Articles
Does Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire live up to all the hype? YES! The much awaited fourth book in J.K. Rowling’s series of a young wizard named Harry Potter serves readers with a satisfying meal of fantasy, intrigue and suspense. However, like a multi-course Chinese dinner, an hour later, readers will find themselves hungry and wanting more! (continue reading…)