Software and Games : GSP : Children's Fun & Learning

Shop Categories

Pages: [ 0 ] [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] [ 5 ] [ 6 ] [ 7 ] [ 8 ] [ 9 ] [ 10 ]

Play and Learn : Wildlife Activity Centre

Avanquest Software
GSP Shark Tale Paint & Create (PC)

Avanquest Software
Rotten Ralph - Big Night In

BBC Multimedia
Disney Hotshots The Emperor's New Groove

Avanquest Software
DK Originals History Of The World

Avanquest Software
Sugar Secret Diary CD-Rom

Avanquest Software

Sugar Secret Diary is a feature-packed interactive CD-ROM diary, that could be the answer to a teenage girls' dreams. Produced in association with Sugar Magazine, it acts as a place for girls to keep all those things they don't want anyone else to see. In keeping with the secrecy theme, the software installation requires the setting up a secret password, and there is a scrambler button to disguise any text if prying eyes come near while working.
The two key areas of Sugar Secret Diary are the journal and the scrapbook. The journal splits text into personal, school and dreams related matters, and includes a dreams analyser for reference. The scrapbook can accommodate text and imported pictures and is the place to store more general thoughts and ideas.
An address book has space for a photo of each entrant, and information like their star sign and bad habits, and a comments area too. Other features include a horoscope area showing your own chart and allowing you to check your compatibility with other star signs, and biorhythms charting and basic numerology are also on board. A mini card creation factory gives the ability to design and create stationery, letterheads and invitations--the choice is limited, but it's fast and easy to use.
Not all girls are into the kind of secret writing that Sugar Secret Diary allows, but if they are, this is a pretty comprehensive application, offering lots they can have fun with. --Sandra Vogel
Play & Explore Year 2

Avanquest Software

Play and Explore Year 2 is a fun and easy to use CD-ROM aimed at children in Year 2 (ages six and seven). There are 10 very well explained games that children will quickly pick up and be able to enjoy playing independently.
Children will have great fun zapping viruses, creating pictures and stopping monsters from escaping while learning to follow instructions and practising their literacy and numeracy skills.
There is also a good guide for parents that lists the skills that children will be developing and suggests other very good activities. Sheets can also be printed out to go with these activities. --Amanda York
Wallace & Gromit Cracking Animator

BBC Multimedia
Mystery of the Egyptians

Avanquest Software
Brain Teasing Games

Avanquest Software
Postman Pat Activity Pack (PC)

Avanquest Software
Test For Success: Science Age 14

Avanquest Software
Atlas Of The Solar System

Avanquest Software
Calendars 4 the Kids 2 Make

Avanquest Software
3D World Atlas

Avanquest Software

Travel has never been more popular. Yet no matter how many footloose gap-year students stream to the corners of the globe, armchair travel probably remains almost as popular. Dorling Kindersley's 3D World Atlas is a new CD-ROM package firmly in the armchair bracket, giving in-depth coverage of every country in the world--from maps, through demographic statistics to information on geographical phenomena. Why move from the sofa when you can (virtually) experience the world in your living room?
3D World Atlas includes the range of features you would expect from a printed atlas and more. The general world maps are set to an optimal scale, allowing different levels of focus, and there are also the physical maps to view. However, the most striking aspect of this package is its unusual features, particularly those that come from space.
The two satellite image-projections of the earth are revealing. First comes the ordinary view of the earth's physical features from the heavens--yes, you really can pick out the Great Wall of China--and then an image of the earth by night, showing all the lights around the world: it's a sparkly and revealing picture of the spread of economic development across the planet. Add to this brilliant photography of deserts, mountains and jungles in the bio-climate zones and the package transcends the limitations of traditional atlases. --Toby Green
Batman Toxic Chill (PC)

Avanquest Software
Batman Justice Unbalanced

Avanquest Software
GSP Lord ofthe Rings Activity Studio (PC)

Avanquest Software
Arthur's Thinking Games

Avanquest Software
Alice in Wonderland (Fun Learning Interactive Adventure)

Avanquest Software

Alice in Wonderland is a story most adults know, and one that children always seem delighted to discover. This CD-ROM version from Dorling Kindersley combines elements from the story with educational activities and games, and is designed for children aged 7 to 12 years. Each user logs on with their own name, so several family members can use Alice in Wonderland at their own pace.
The CD begins with Alice following the White Rabbit down his famous hole, and arriving at the Hall of Doors--the first of 10 magical worlds she will encounter. There are riddles and problems behind some of the doors in this hallway, and you have to help Alice complete them to gain items or information she'll need later on. And of course, you get to play with the infamous "drink me" and "eat me" foodstuffs. Alice in Wonderland continues in the same vein throughout, and features many characters from the book--the Cheshire Cat is on hand to provide help, while you'll also meet the Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts and others. In true Alice in Wonderland style, Alice herself is a real girl, while the other characters are all animated.
Alice in Wonderland hangs together well, and this multimedia fairy tale is an interesting example of making an educational CD from a children's classic. The American voices of the characters may be a little grating at times, though. --Sandra Vogel