12-18-01 This
special series of Holiday
Buyer's Guides is dedicated to the holiday shoppers that
also happen to be terminal procrastinators. Every day through
the 21st, we will post a new guide covering gift ideas from
a variety of categories and price ranges.
For today's Guide, we take a look at software titles for
kids. The ideal educational title should impart knowledge
or skills in a way that is engaging and encourages creative
thinking. Some kid's titles are mostly fluff, many of which,
not surprisingly, are based of movies. Fortunately, there
is a wealth of quality titles available. Below we have picked
3 highly rated programs from the educational
software subsection of our reviews database. If none of
the titles below grab your fancy, swing by our educational
software reviews page
as you are sure to find something to your liking.
Sadly, educational titles are not stocked as widely as some
other software categories. Nonetheless, we have managed to
find several stores that carry each of the titles below.
Notable Quotes
JumpStart Explorers
"History comes to life in JumpStart Explorers, which
gives kids a first-class ticket to explore the world and experience
the thrill of history as they travel back in time. Discover
Plymouth Colony side by side with Pilgrims, explore the pyramids
in Egypt with King Tut, and while you're doing that, you'll
gain an understanding of world history, ancient cultures,
navigational skills, geography, and problem-solving."
— macHOME
Math Blaster Cross Terrain Challenge
"Math Blaster Cross Terrain Challenge is all about giving
kids what Knowledge Adventure thinks they crave, so playing
this is like watching MTV, right down to the snide host and
"pure energy" soundtrack. Beneath the glitz, though,
lies a solid educational title with a unique approach to teaching
critical decision making." — macHOME
Kid Pix Studio Deluxe 3
"Since its introduction in 1991, Kid Pix has been the
premier children's art program on the Mac. The newest version,
Kid Pix Deluxe 3, adds new features to the inspirational program.
This fun software from The Learning Company is easy to use
and offers kids a world of imaginative possibilities."
— MacWorld
"Trust that you've got a mini Michelangelo on your hands
if your child can't get enough of KidPix Deluxe 3. The center
of the main screen is a blank canvas upon which to splash
pictures, cartoons, explosions you name it. There are so many
artistic tools that it could masquerade as an adult's graphics
program, but the interface is so intuitive and fun that kids
can dive right in." — macHOME
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