Best Children's Vacation Products 1996: Award Winners


Big Job

Discovery Channel Multimedia

Big Job
CD-ROM
(ages 5-9 yrs.) $39.95
800-678-3343
This is a fascinating CD perfect for the child that has an interest in how things work outdoors. Real life situations are included on many sites including construction, farming and fire rescue. Films, puzzles and games and a simulated driving adventure are all part of the fun. The theme focuses around the clubhouse as a group of friends discover the world of work. This well produced product brings the world of trucks and many types of vehicles to life.



How Animals Move

Discovery Channel Multimedia

How Animals Move
CD-ROM
(ages 10-12 yrs.) $ 49.95
800-678-3343
Graphic and exciting way to understand animals. Presents how animals move, with video, animation, photographs and text. Games are included to show your child information about how animals travel on land or in water. Over 250 videos are included showing animals in action. Developed by an expert, the child will learn how birds fly, and snakes and other animals move from place to place. Great before or after the trip to the zoo.



Nile: Passage to Egypt

Discovery Channel Multimedia

Nile: Passage to Egypt
CD-ROM
(ages 10-12 yrs.)$49.95
800-678-3343
Amazing travel through 4000 miles of the Nile River with over 30 minutes of video and photos that can be blown up to a full screen. Allows for 3-D graphic animation to be made. A multimedia journal can be created with pictures text and graphics. Meet real people and explore history. Games are also included in this exciting and educational product. Perfect for the child learning more about the world.



Olympic Gold

Discovery Channel Multimedia

Olympic Gold
CD-ROM
(ages 10-12 yrs.) $39.95
800-678-3343
Trace the entire 100 year history of the Olympic Games and get your child ready for the excitement of Atlanta, 1996. A fascinating, well documented account of athletes, history, events and information. The program contains a database on each country with the athletes, video tapes, photographs, profiles and articles. Over 100 top sports stars are profiled. A special trivia game is included that will test understanding of information. A great product for the whole family to enjoy.


(c) 1996 Stevanne Auerbach, PhD San Francisco, CA.
This material may not under any circumstances be resold or redistributed for compensation of any kind without prior written permission from the author.


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