Broderbund Software Ships Trio of Dr. Seuss CD-ROMs.NOVATO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 25, 1998-- The First Software That Uses a 21st-Century Approach to Learning, Combined With Dr. Seuss' Original Ground-Breaking Approach to Teaching, to Help Children Become Better Prepared for School The doctor -- Dr. Seuss Noun 1. Dr. Seuss - United States writer of children's books (1904-1991) Geisel, Theodor Seuss Geisel , no less -- is in. 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) ) is now shipping a trio of hybrid Windows/Macintosh CD-ROMs that combine the magic and wonder of Dr. Seuss with the 21st century's learning tool: the computer. Now available wherever software is sold, Dr. Seuss Preschool, Dr. Seuss Kindergarten and Dr. Seuss Kindergarten Deluxe are the only products on the market today that begin with the unique learning approach of Dr. Seuss, and advance it for 21st-century classrooms with the help of computer technology. One product in the trio, Dr. Seuss Kindergarten Deluxe, is the only product of its kind: a complete learning kit containing hands-on tools which reinforce the software's lessons. Pairing learning activities with fun-filled adventures, each title offers a full year of essential skills, including early reading and math, all set in the wonderful and witty world of Dr. Seuss. Each title features more than 250 lessons, hundreds of fun animations, multiple skill levels, progress tracking, more than 50 Dr. Seuss characters, and original songs. "We are honored and delighted to present an interactive version of Dr. Seuss to a new generation of youngsters," said Laurie Strand, vice president and general manager, Kids Studio, Broderbund Software. "We have enhanced the charm and wit of these beloved children's classics with the very latest in learning theory and multimedia technology." "Our three new Dr. Seuss titles offer more complete learning opportunities -- and more fun -- than any other software on the market today. We believe that when kids are engaged and having fun, they learn more. These CD-ROMs demonstrate the timeless nature of Dr. Seuss's classic favorites." Dr. Seuss Preschool Youngsters, ages two to four, learn essential preschool skills in this delightful romp through the world of Dr. Seuss. The charming story features Horton the faithful Elephant and lost baby Elma Sue. Children learn early reading, counting, and more as they help Horton and Elma Sue look for her mother. Among the additional skills developed in this highly interactive environment are numbers, creativity, listening skills, memory building, 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. , letter recognition, music and rhythm, and shapes and colors. Examples of the innovative approach to learning in Dr. Seuss Preschool include Hop on Verb 1. hop on - get up on the back of; "mount a horse" bestride, climb on, jump on, mount up, get on, mount move - move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion; "He moved his hand slightly to the right" Pop and Fish Follies. In Hop on Pop, Pop tells a rhyming story to his cute little cubs. As kids help Pop finish his story, they learn early reading skills by finding a word that rhymes with Pop's word. In the Fish Follies activity, kids learn shapes, colors and sounds by painting colorful fish. Dr. Seuss Kindergarten Zany zookeeper zoo·keep·er n. One who takes care of animals in a zoo. Gerald McGrew recruits four- to six-year-olds to help gather exotic animals for his new zoo. While on the move through such laughable locales as Bumble bum·ble 1 v. bum·bled, bum·bling, bum·bles v.intr. 1. To speak in a faltering manner. 2. To move, act, or proceed clumsily. See Synonyms at blunder. v.tr. Tub Creek, which teems with phonics and reading, and the storybook sto·ry·book n. A book containing a collection of stories, usually for children. adj. Occurring in or resembling the style or content of a storybook: storybook characters; a storybook romance. land of the Barbaloots, where math skills are part of the play, children acquire a full set of kindergarten skills. Reading, math, listening, creativity, numbers, logic, sequence and ordering, sentence building, and telling time are some of the many skills developed by playing with this delightful 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). . Learning activities in Dr. Seuss Kindergarten include pattern recognition with the Sneeches, and reading with the Bumble Tub Club. Kids must choose the right shape on each Sneetch's tummy to get the Sneetches to go to Gerald McGrew's Zoo. Kids will also learn phonics by helping the Bumbles go to Gerald's zoo and finding the missing beginning or ending consonants This is a list of all consonants, ordered by place and manner of articulation. Ordered by place of articulation Labial consonants Bilabial consonants
Dr. Seuss Kindergarten Deluxe Dr. Seuss Kindergarten Deluxe is the only product of its kind. The Kindergarten Deluxe product is a complete learning kit, which contains the Dr. Seuss Kindergarten software, as well as hands-on learning tools which reinforce the software's learning lessons. The learning tools include a printable print·a·ble adj. 1. Capable of being printed or of producing a print: printable negatives. 2. Fit for publication: printable language. workbook work·book n. 1. A booklet containing problems and exercises that a student may work directly on the pages. 2. A manual containing operating instructions, as for an appliance or machine. 3. on a second CD-ROM, which contains additional math and reading lessons that reinforce lessons on the first CD-ROM; math flash cards, which reinforce the software's learning concepts, and an alphabet stencil stencil, cutout device of oiled or shellacked tough and resistant paper, thin metal, or other material used in applying paint, dye, or ink to reproduce its design or lettering upon a surface. so kids can practice forming letters and numbers. Availability, Price, Operating Systems Operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics. In practice, many of these groupings may overlap. All three titles are now available wherever software is sold. Dr. Seuss Preschool and Dr. Seuss Kindergarten are priced in stores at approximately $19.99 each. Dr. Seuss Kindergarten Deluxe is priced at approximately $29.99. All three titles are hybrid CD-ROM software designed to run on Macintosh, Windows 3.1, Windows 95 and PowerPC. About Broderbund Broderbund Software Inc. develops, publishes, and markets a broad line of interactive software for use in homes, schools, and small businesses. Since its founding in 1980, Broderbund has repeatedly broken new ground, conceiving and developing families of software products with enduring customer appeal based on creativity, innovation, and ease of use. Some of the company's best-known brands include Family Tree Maker(R), The Print Shop(R), the 3D Home(TM) series, 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. Sandiego(TM), Living Books(R), Myst(R) and Riven rive v. rived, riv·en also rived, riv·ing, rives v.tr. 1. To rend or tear apart. 2. To break into pieces, as by a blow; cleave or split asunder. 3. (TM). The company, headquartered in Novato, is committed to providing its customers with engaging products that set quality standards and take advantage of the latest technologies. The Broderbund Web site is located at http://www.broderbund.com. Broderbund, Family Tree Maker, 3D Home, The Print Shop, Living Books, and Carmen Sandiego are trademarks or registered trademarks of Broderbund Software Inc. Dr. Seuss properties(TM)(c) Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. 1998. Myst and Riven are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cyan Inc. All other products or company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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