BRODERBUND'S NEW LEARNING ADVANTAGE LIBRARIES OFFER FOUR COLLECTIONS OF AWARD-WINNING EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE TITLES; Software Libraries Focus On Specific Age Ranges And Subjects To Help Children Develop Essential Learning Skills.NOVATO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 28, 1996--Broderbund Software (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :BROD BROD Big Bike Riders of Dagupan (Motorcycle Club in the Philippines) ) today unveiled their new Learning Advantage Libraries(TM). Currently shipping to stores are four different libraries of Broderbund software packages that will help children develop essential skills in reading, writing, math, geography, art, and creativity. Each of the libraries contain award-winning best sellers such as Kid Pix Kid Pix is a bitmap drawing program aimed at children. Originally created by Craig Hickman, it was first released for the Macintosh in 1989 and subsequently published in 1991 by Brøderbund. (R) Studio, Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego Carmen Sandiego refers to a media franchise of edutainment computer games, television programs, books and other media featuring a thieving villainess of the same name. ?(R), and The Playroom(R). The uniformly packaged Learning Advantage Libraries make finding the right combination of educational products, aimed at a specific age range easy. Clearly indicated on each of the four packages, consumers will find the subject matter and skills taught, informative product descriptions and system requirements To be used efficiently, all computer software needs certain hardware components or other software resources to be present on a computer system. These pre-requisites are known as (computer) system requirements and are often used as a guideline as opposed to an absolute rule. . Collectively having won more than 100 awards, the software titles in the Learning Advantage Libraries reflect Broderbund's tradition of developing high quality products with lasting value. "Our goal in creating these libraries is to offer consumers one software purchase that gives them a comprehensive library of titles covering critical subject areas such as reading, math, creativity and geography," says Jan Gullett, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "Aimed at specific age ranges, the Libraries include an educational mix of Broderbund's award-winning titles. We believe these library suites will have as significant an impact on the home software market as office suites did on the business market. In the business market, suites now account for more than a third of sales." Learning Advantage Library(TM) 1: The Playroom(R), James Discovers Math(TM), Carmen Sandiego, Junior Detective Edition(TM) and Kid Pix(R) Studio. Learning Advantage Library 1 for children ages 3-7 contains four award-winning products that develop essential skills in reading, math, geography, art and creativity. The Playroom is filled with fun interactive activities that introduce children to letters, phonics phonics Method of reading instruction that breaks language down into its simplest components. Children learn the sounds of individual letters first, then the sounds of letters in combination and in simple words. , numbers and telling time. In James Discovers Math, children will find learning math can be fun once they meet their new Australian New Australian Noun Austral an Australian name for a recent immigrant, esp. one from Europe friend, James. Packed with 10 different activities, James Discovers Math introduces important concepts like number recognition, measurement, estimation, sorting and shape recognition. Now there is a Carmen Sandiego title designed especially for younger gumshoes! In Carmen Sandiego, Junior Detective Edition, children discover world cultures and develop memory skills while they search for Carmen Carmen throws over lover for another. [Fr. Lit.: Carmen; Fr. Opera: Bizet, Carmen, Westerman, 189–190] See : Faithlessness Carmen the cards repeatedly spell her death. [Fr. and her wily gang. Give kids a creative outlet with Kid Pix Studio and watch as they paint a dazzling picture, put on a digital puppet show or tell a whimsical whim·si·cal adj. 1. Determined by, arising from, or marked by whim or caprice. See Synonyms at arbitrary. 2. Erratic in behavior or degree of unpredictability: a whimsical personality. story. Learning Advantage Library(TM) 2: Logical Journey of the Zoombinis(TM), Reading Galaxy(TM), The Amazing a·maze v. a·mazed, a·maz·ing, a·maz·es v.tr. 1. To affect with great wonder; astonish. See Synonyms at surprise. 2. Obsolete To bewilder; perplex. v.intr. Writing Machine(TM) and Where in the USA is Carmen Sandiego?(R) Aimed at children ages 8 - 12, the Learning Advantage Library 2 is the next step in building upper elementary educational skills in writing, math, reading and geography. Logical Journey of the Zoombinis has 12 sets of interactive puzzles that develop data organization and thinking skills vital for understanding advanced math concepts. Children develop skills in reading comprehension Reading comprehension can be defined as the level of understanding of a passage or text. For normal reading rates (around 200-220 words per minute) an acceptable level of comprehension is above 75%. , vocabulary building and reading strategies as they explore Reading Galaxy. This educational program incorporates excerpts from 30 favorite works of children's literature children's literature, writing whose primary audience is children. See also children's book illustration. The Beginnings of Children's Literature The earliest of what came to be regarded as children's literature was first meant for adults. . The Amazing Writing Machine is a creative writing program that invites kids to express their thoughts, ideas and opinions in five different writing forms: Essays, Poems, Stories, Journals and Letters. Kids build valuable geography skills as they chase Carmen and her gang through the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . Where in the USA is Carmen Sandiego? introduces children to classic American music, clues spoken in regional dialects and descriptions of each state. Creative Advantage Library(TM): Kid Pix Studio and The Amazing Writing Machine The Creative Advantage Library is designed for children ages 3-12 and includes two award-winning creativity programs that encourage children's creative expression. Kid Pix Studio is the award-winning painting and drawing program that provides infinite ways to entertain children through painting, animation, sound and more. Its easy to use interface lets kids as young as three paint, "stamp" and draw using wacky brushes, multi-color fill patterns and over 1300 stamps. Looking to unleash the creative imagination in your child? The Amazing Writing Machine invites kids to start writing - now! Five different writing projects can be started "from scratch" or by using the "Spin" feature, a story starter that gets the creative juices flowing by suggesting changeable words and phrases Words and Phrases® A multivolume set of law books published by West Group containing thousands of judicial definitions of words and phrases, arranged alphabetically, from 1658 to the present. . Children can hear their words, sentences or passages read aloud in eight different Reader Robot voices while a Spelling Bee spelling bee n. A contest in which competitors are eliminated as they fail to spell a given word correctly. Also called spelldown. Noun 1. checks their work and suggests alternatives. Carmen Advantage Library(TM): Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?(R), Where in the USA is Carmen Sandiego?(R) and PC Glober Maps 'N' Facts(TM) In the Carmen Advantage Library, Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?, Where in the USA is Carmen Sandiego? and PC Globe Maps 'N' Facts motivate kids ages 9 - up to learn more about world and U.S. geography and cultures. Whether tracking Carmen Sandiego and her henchman across America or to the end of the continents, children decipher Same as decrypt. clever clues and interview amazing suspects while they explore different states, countries and cultures. PC Globe Maps 'N' Facts offers a comprehensive world atlas filled with detailed maps, extensive data and colorful, easy-to-understand charts that compare statistics on over 220 countries. Availability and Pricing Each of the Learning Advantage Libraries include Windows/Macintosh CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). hybrid titles. Currently shipping to stores, the Learning Advantage Library 1 and Learning Advantage Library 2 have an approximate street price of $75. The Creative Advantage Library and the Carmen Advantage Library have an approximate street price of $50. Broderbund Software, Inc. develops, publishes and markets a diversified line of consumer software for use in homes, schools and small businesses. Since its founding in 1980, Broderbund has pioneered innovative award-winning products that take advantage of the latest technologies. Broderbund has a successful track record of identifying and capitalizing on emerging trends through its studio development approach. Broderbund's web site is located at: http//www.broderbund.com. -0- Note to Editors: Carmen Sandiego, Junior Detective Edition(TM), Where in the USA is Carmen Sandiego?(R), Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?(R), James Discovers Math(TM), Kid Pix(R) Studio, The Playroom(R), The Amazing Writing Machine(TM), Logical Journey of the Zoombinis(TM), Reading Galaxy(TM), PC Glober Maps 'N' Facts(TM), Learning Advantage Library(TM) 1, Learning Advantage Library(TM) 2, Creative Advantage Library(TM), Carmen Advantage Library(TM), Broderbund and the character Carmen Sandiego are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Broderbund Software, Inc. CONTACT: Broderbund Software, Inc. Shannon Jamieson, 415/382-4567 (PR) shannon_jamieson@broder.com Dana Henry, 415/382-3238 (PR) dana_henry@broder.com Robin Linstrom, 415/382-4449 (IR) robin_linstrom@broder.com |
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