Broderbund's Logical Journey of the Zoombinis Wins The Prestigious Codie Award for Best Home Education Software for Pre-Teens.NOVATO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 4, 1997--Broderbund Software, Inc. (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) ) wins the computer software industry's highest honor, the 1997 Codie Excellence in Software Award for Logical Journey of the Zoombinis, the ground-breaking math and logic program for children ages 8-12. The Codies were selected by over 1,000 members of the Software Publishers Association and were presented at a special ceremony on Monday, March 3 at the Software Publishers Association's spring symposium in San Diego San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. . Logical Journey of the Zoombinis is a puzzle-filled adventure for children that helps build advanced math thinking skills, including data analysis and sorting, hypothesis formation, graphing, logical reasoning The three methods for logical reasoning, deduction, induction and abduction can be explained in the following way: [1] Given preconditions α, postconditions β and the rule R1: α ∴ β (α therefore β). , pattern recognition and much more. In the program children must lead the delightful Zoombini characters through a treacherous journey to reach their new homeland. Children need to solve 12 challenging puzzles at four levels of difficulty, safely leading the Zoombinis through The Deep Dark Forest Trail, Who's Bayou bayou (bī`ō, bī`  ) [Louisiana Fr.; from Choctaw bayuk=small stream], term used mainly in U.S. Path, The Big, The Bad and The Hungry Road, and The Mountains of Despair. Exquisite animation and graphics, coupled with engaging sound and lovable lov·a·ble also love·a·ble adj. Having characteristics that attract love or affection. lov characters, make Logical Journey of the Zoombinis a superior math adventure for kids. "We are thrilled to receive this wonderful honor for Logical Journey of the Zoombinis," says Laurie Strand, Executive Publisher at Broderbund. "We knew Logical Journey was something special and are delighted that our peers in the software industry think so too." In addition to winning the Codie Award for Best Home Education Software for Pre-Teens, Logical Journey of the Zoombinis has received other coveted cov·et v. cov·et·ed, cov·et·ing, cov·ets v.tr. 1. To feel blameworthy desire for (that which is another's). See Synonyms at envy. 2. To wish for longingly. See Synonyms at desire. honors including the Parent's Choice Award, Parenting magazine's Software Magic Award, PC Computing computing - computer magazine's MVP (Multimedia Video Processor) A high-speed DSP chip from Texas Instruments, introduced in 1994. Officially introduced as the TMS320C80, it combines RISC technology with the functionality of four DSPs on one chip. Award Finalist, PC Gamer's Best Educational Game honor, and MacUser magazine's Editor's Choice Finalist for Best New Children's Software. The Logical Journey of the Zoombinis is a program in Broderbund's Active Mind Series, an innovative line of software that motivates children to develop essential learning skills. Each product is developed with educational specialists to provide an enriching educational experience. Other award-winning titles in the Active Mind Series include Write, Camera, Action!, Math Workshop, Reading Galaxy, James Discovers Math, The Treehouse and The Playroom. Broderbund Software, Inc. develops, publishes and markets a broad line of interactive content 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 . Logical Journey of the Zoombinis, Active Mind Series, Write, Camera, Action!, Math Workshop, Reading Galaxy, James Discovers Math, The Treehouse, The Playroom and Broderbund are trademarks or registered trademarks of Broderbund Software, Inc. All other company and/or product names are trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective companies. CONTACT: Broderbund Software Dana Henry, 415/382-3238 dana_henry@broder.com or Shannon Jamieson, 415/382-4567 shannon_jamieson@broder.com |
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