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| Review: Gary Gadget: Building Cars CD-ROM Creative experimentation is what sets this 
					game for aspiring young mechanics apart... 
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| Children's Handheld: Leapster L-Max | 
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| LeapFrog: Talking Words Factory | 
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| Software: Flash Action: Phonics Made Easy | 
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| More Computer Game Reviews for Kids Ages 5-8: | 
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 Frankie
              the Dog is ready to help kids practice spelling with 3 arcade
              activities. Part of a new "Study Helpers" line, 
              JumpStart Study Helpers: Spelling Bee not only contains 1700
              pre-programmed spelling words, it's customizable... 
 Take a peek at the latest
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                     We
      take a look at portable electronic toys that actually teach and reinforce
      fundamental curriculum. The excellent Quantum Pad, iQuest, and...
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      Pick. This video/DVD is highly "edutaining", with
      powerful demonstrations of early math and counting skills...
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                     We've
      selected some wonderful gift ideas for early elementary age children,
      including toys, creativity kits, software, and more..
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      Pick. Adorable singing notes, sound lessons, and fun games
      enliven this outstanding music program for kids. Beginning and
      intermediate music students will benefit from this well-paced, rich
      learning experience on CD-ROM... 
 This
                    latest Barbie fashion CD-ROM is the best of the
                    bunch...  
 Top
                    Pick. This
                    new Scholastic CD-ROM earned a rating of A+. Found out why
                    we love this children's math program ... 
 Children's
                    software really needed a title like this one. Although slow
                    moving at times, its system is quite effective and the story
                    very charming... | |||
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                     Curriculum-based
      software tirles for children in first grade are plentiful. Which ones make
      the grade?...
                     
 Most
      parents have purchased at least one workbook for their children with
      at-home skills practice in mind. And, many are familiar with School Zone's
      colorful and age-appropriate workbooks. These excellent workbooks have
      made the leap to the computer screen... | |||
| Books: | |||
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 Once
                    kids can sound out simple words and know some sight words,
                    you'll want to keep the momentum going and offer some simple
                    books that will help build confidence and gently
                    challenge... 
 This 32-page paperback from
      the Usborne Playtime series is simple and fun. Designed for young
      children, I Can Draw Animals gives step-by-step instructions... | |||






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