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FAMILY / Taking Some Comp Time.(educational software)(Bibliography)
Educational software promises to make playing on the computer fun and informative (think of it as homework disguised as a videogame). More than 600 titles come out each year--see childrenssoftware.com for more info. Which ones are worth buying? Some to consider:
JumpStart Advanced
Ages: 2 to 5
To play: Win treats for your virtual pet by playing learning games. A best seller.
To buy: $29.99 from jumpstart.com
Nancy Drew: Secret of the Scarlet Hand
Ages: 10 and up
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