Broderbund Software's Strong Educational Line Up For 1996/1997 Already Winning Kudos and Awards; Parenting Magazine, Macworld and Family PC Award and Recognize Nine Broderbund Titles as the Best Children's Software.NOVATO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 3, 1996--Parenting Magazine, Macworld and Family PC tout Broderbund Software's (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) ) educational and creative 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). titles as among the very best in their current issues. These magazines recognize nine Broderbund CD-ROM titles as the top educational programs for kids and commend these engaging and creative programs as the 1996/97 school year gets underway. The Software Magic Awards are given to the Best Children's Software of 1996 by Parenting Magazine. Broderbund's winning titles include James Discovers Math, Logical Journey of the Zoombinis and The Amazing Writing Machine. The panel of judges Panel of Judges is an indie pop band from Melbourne, Australia. Members
Family PC's "Build the Ultimate Software Library" article recommends titles ranging from Broderbund's Active Mind Series including Logical Journey of the Zoombinis and Reading Galaxy to its creative line of CD-ROM's such as The Amazing Writing Machine and 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. Studio. 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. , Junior Detective Edition and the newly released Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?, Math Workshop and PC Globe Maps 'n' Facts are also considered a necessity in building the family's computer software library. Macworld Magazine, the Macintosh authority, was the most-recent magazine to recognize The Logical Journey of the Zoombinis for its unique approach to teaching logic and reasoning math skills. Macworld, which awarded the product its Four Star rating, joins Technology & Learning and Curriculum Administrator magazines in their praise of this Active Mind Series product. "Broderbund's educational software is already used in more than 50 percent of all CD-ROM equipped elementary schools in America. We feel these new titles are going to drive that figure even higher as more schools increase the number of computers with CD-ROM capability available to students," said Pat Walkington, vice president of educational sales and marketing at Broderbund. "We take the necessary time to ensure the quality of educational content in our products is the highest. These kudos from these fine publications mean a great deal to us as we continue our development of products for the 1997/1998 school year." Broderbund's Award-Winning Education Programs for the 1996/1997 School Year James Discovers Math introduces children ages 3-6 to basic math concepts through ten skill-building activities set in an engaging mathematical world filled with animated sing-alongs, puzzles and a complete interactive storybook An interactive storybook (or CD-ROM storybook) is a children's story packaged with animated graphics, sound or other interactive elements (eg, word pronunciation). Such stories are usually published as software on CD-ROMs. . Children learn essential skills including counting, number recognition, addition, subtraction subtraction, fundamental operation of arithmetic; the inverse of addition. If a and b are real numbers (see number), then the number a−b is that number (called the difference) which when added to b (the subtractor) equals , estimation, measurement, shape recognition, spatial visualization, time telling and pattern matching 1. pattern matching - A function is defined to take arguments of a particular type, form or value. When applying the function to its actual arguments it is necessary to match the type, form or value of the actual arguments against the formal arguments in some definition. . In The Logical Journey of the Zoombinis, kids ages 8-12 build advanced math thinking skills as they lead the Zoombinis on their escape to a new homeland. Twelve sets of puzzles with four levels of difficulty develop data organization and thinking skills vital for understanding advanced math concepts such as algebra, set theory, graphing, and data analysis. Each puzzle is reconfigured to require a different solution so that children learn concepts rather than memorize answers. Math Workshop is an innovative program designed to enhance math skills in a fun and engaging way. Children ages 6 to 10 can use Math Workshop for drill and practice, but more importantly, this program also allows self-paced learning of estimation, pattern recognition, logic and strategy. Math Workshop was developed in consultation with education specialists. Reading Galaxy helps children 8-12 develop 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%. skills through an engaging game show format that incorporates excerpts and synopses 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. . As kids have fun competing against space aliens on a interstellar in·ter·stel·lar adj. Between or among the stars: interstellar gases. interstellar Adjective between or among stars Adj. 1. game show called Alien Tales, they develop skills such as reading comprehension, vocabulary, and problem solving problem solving Process involved in finding a solution to a problem. Many animals routinely solve problems of locomotion, food finding, and shelter through trial and error. . The latest addition to the Active Mind Series is Write, Camera, Action! Introduced last month, this title entices children, ages 8 to 12, to build their reading and expressive writing skills. On the back lot of the Golden Fox Studios, kids expand their creative expression skills by writing, directing and publicizing Hollywood films. Their input on the dialogue, mood, set, sound effects sound effects Noun, pl sounds artificially produced to make a play, esp. a radio play, more realistic sound effects npl → efectos mpl sonoros and character action of the film is immediately played back to them as they direct the rehearsal and shoot the scenes. In the next generation of Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? gumshoes ages 9 and up are in pursuit of Carmen Sandiego as they expand their knowledge of world geography. They track villains' trails through beautifully painted 360-degree scrolling locations rich with history, culture and music. Players solve cases using an electronic database filled with essays, spectacular color photos and video clips from The National Geographic Society National Geographic Society U.S. scientific society founded in 1888 in Washington, D.C., by a small group of eminent explorers and scientists “for the increase and diffusion of geographic knowledge. . Carmen Sandiego, Junior Detective Edition, a recent addition to the popular Carmen Sandiego series, takes younger gumshoes on an animated journey around the globe. Children discover world cultures and develop memory skills while they search for Carmen's wily gang. Clues are given in pictures and spoken dialogue, with plenty of prompting from the staff at the ACME Detective Agency Noun 1. detective agency - an agency that makes inquiries for its clients agency - a business that serves other businesses . Plus, children play along with Zack, Ivy and The Chief from the Emmy Award- winning TV series. The Amazing Writing Machine is a creative writing, illustration and idea-generating program that invites kids of all ages and abilities to start writing - now! Kids can express their thoughts in five forms: Story, Letter, Journal, Essay, and Poem. Write from scratch, or start with a pre-written Spin. Spins have clickable clickable adj (COMPUT) → cliqueable clickable adj → cliccabile , 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. that are inspiring springboards for creative writing. Kid Pix Studio is a paint and animation program, based on the award-winning Kid Pix program, that lets kids create their own multimedia productions. Three new and innovative animation projects - Moopies, Digital Puppets, and Stampimator - make animation as easy as one-two-three! Kid Pix Studio allows up-and-coming media whizzes to add movement, video, special effects special effects, in motion pictures, cinematographic techniques that create illusions in the audience's minds as well as the illusions created using these techniques. , photographs, music and sound to any picture or SlideShow production. PC Globe Maps 'n' Facts is a comprehensive world atlas filled with detailed maps, extensive data and colorful, easy-to-understand charts that compare statistics on 227 countries. With the ability to create custom maps or display any one of hundreds of political and topographical maps, PC Globe Maps 'n' Facts is a powerful reference tool. Once printed, these maps and charts are crisp, clear and easy to read. Bringing the suite approach to educational software, Broderbund's Learning Advantage Libraries feature four different collections of award winning software aimed at specific age ranges and subject areas. Learning Advantage Library 1, for children ages 3 to 7, contains four award winning products to develop essential skills in reading, math, geography, art and creativity. Included in that library are The Playroom, James Discovers Math, Carmen Sandiego: Junior Detective Edition, and Kid Pix Studio. Learning Advantage Library 2, for ages 8 to 12, includes The Logical Journey of the Zoombinis, Reading Galaxy, The Amazing Writing Machine, and Where in the USA is Carmen Sandiego?. Children ages 3 to 12 can enjoy the Creative Advantage Library, which includes Kid Pix Studio and The Amazing Writing Machine. For kids 9 and up ready to catch the 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. geography wave, the Carmen Advantage Library features Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?, Where in the USA is Carmen Sandiego? and PC Globe Maps 'N' Facts. About Broderbund Software 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. Broderbund, James Discovers Math, Logical Journey of the Zoombinis, Math Workshop, The Amazing Writing Machine, Reading Galaxy, Kid Pix Studio, Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?, Carmen Sandiego, Junior Detective Edition, Learning Advantage Libraries, Maps 'n' Facts and Active Mind Series are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Broderbund Software, Inc. All other marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. CONTACT: Broderbund Software, Inc. Shannon Jamieson, 415/382-4567 (PR) shannon_jamieson@broder.com or Dana Henry, 415/382-3238 (PR) dana_henry@broder.com or Robin Linstrom, 415/382-4449 (IR) robin_linstrom@broder.com or Kyle Hart, 415/382-4681 (Ed. 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