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June/July
2002
Here are some
of the latest releases in children's software and video games. The
annual event, Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), took place in
May. New and future releases in software and games were showcased.
This month, new titles include an updated sports sim, a brand new
line-up of JumpStart titles, and more.
Electronic Sports
 Backyard
Baseball 2003 Coming mid-June is the latest edition of
the excellent kids' baseball simulation, Backyard Baseball. This
time around, in addition to the animated children in the Backyard
Bunch, kids get to choose from 30 child versions of professional
Baseball players when they select their team to manage.
[For more information, user
reviews, or to buy: Backyard Baseball 2003
at Amazon.com]
All-New JumpStarts
 An all-new
JumpStart line-up of curriculum-based programs is on the horizon.
Entitled JumpStart Advanced, these new titles are designed to
cater to children's different learning styles. New titles include Preschool,
Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade.
[For more information, user
reviews, or to buy: JumpStart Advanced Preschool, JumpStart Advanced Kindergarten,
JumpStart Advanced 1st Grade,
JumpStart Advanced 2nd Grade
at Amazon.com]
 See
screenshots
from the excellent, all-new
JumpStart Advanced Kindergarten title.
"Somewhere in the popcorn nebula..."
 The
Star Flyers is a brand new software series from The
Learning Company, known for their Reader Rabbit and ClueFinders
line of software. Two titles are being released this June, The
Star Flyers Royal Jewel Rescue and The Star Flyers Alien Space
Chase. Aimed at children in early elementary, these new programs
star a courageous young girl who sets out on imaginary adventures
in outer space.
[For more information, user
reviews, or to buy: StarFlyers Royal Jewel Rescue, StarFlyers Alien Space Chase
at Amazon.com]
Little People Rule
 A
cute, playful program starring Little People from Fisher Price
(you've probably seen these toys) has just been released. It's
based on the Discovery Airport toy, and features really sweet
graphics and simple games that will help develop children's skills
with the mouse. Preschoolers will be pleased as punch. It's worth
checking out.
See our screenshot
gallery of the game, Fisher Price Little People Discovery
Airport.
[For more information, user
reviews, or to buy: Fisher-Price
Little People Airport at Amazon.com]
From Topics Entertainment
Topics
Entertainment has recently released new Express Excelerator
titles that each include 2 previously-released CD-ROMs, and retail
for only $9.99 US. Of the releases, the ones we find most
worthwhile are Phonics Excelerator and 3rd & 4th Grade
Excelerator. The Phonics program includes two educational programs
that teach vowels and consonants and their sounds. The 3rd &
4th Grade program features the awesome Awesome Animated Monster
Maker Math and a language arts program that teaches kids writing
skills.
[For more information, user
reviews, or to buy: Phonics Excelerator (Jewel Case), 3rd & 4th Grade Excelerator (Jewel Case)
at Amazon.com]
Jay-Jay the Jet Plane
Two new titles featuring PBS Kids' Jay-Jay the Jet Plane are
now available. Jay Jay Earns His Wings focuses on early
math and sorting skills, and Sky Heroes to the Rescue teaches kids
language arts skills (letters, words, and spelling) as they learn
about nature. These CD-ROMs feature missions that are carried out
through a series of early learning activities. "Helping
out" is a common theme in the programs, just as it is in the
television series.
[For more information, user
reviews, or to buy: Jay Jay Earns His Wings
, Jay Jay: Sky Heroes To The Rescue
at Amazon.com]
Curious George
 Curious
George Downtown Adventure has been released this
month. Curious George simply cannot help but get into trouble, and
kids help him get out of his predicaments by solving a number of
puzzles. This program is a wonderful exercise in logical
thinking and experimentation. It's a refreshing change, aimed at
preschoolers and Kindergarten-age children, but just fine for
children just a little older.
[For more information, user
reviews, or to buy: Curious George Downtown Adventure
at Amazon.com]
See our screenshot
gallery of this new Curious George game.
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