Great Software for Kids and Parents (Dummies Guide to Family Computing)

Miranker, Cathy

ISBN 10: 0764500996 / ISBN 13: 9780764500992

Published by Hungry Minds Inc,U.S., 1997

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Great Software for Kids and Parents (Dummies Guide to Family Computing)
• Publisher: Hungry Minds Inc,U.S.
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764500996
• ISBN 13: 9780764500992
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 689 grams

About this title

Synopsis

So much great -- and not-so-great -- software is available for kids that parents hardly know where to begin to find the truly great stuff. Now, in Great Software For Kids & Parents, children's software experts (and moms) Cathy Miranker and Alison Elliott provide a thoughtful, unbiased look at what programs really are both educational and entertaining (as well as for what age groups and personality types particular titles are suited). They point the way toward software designed for everything from mastering a foreign language and developing math skills to improving reading comprehension and building critical thinking abilities. Plus, on the book's accompanying bonus CD-ROM, you find AT&T WorldNetSM Service software, including five free hours per month of Internet access for one year; special versions of Netscape Navigator and Microsoft Internet Explorer, the two top Web-browsing programs; and a whole host of family-tested and approved software demos for reading, math, social studies, science, and creative pursuits.

From the Back Cover

Great Software for Kids & Parents™ helps take the guesswork out of choosing the best software for kids! With this book, you'll find out how to evaluate different kinds of kids' software, coordinate software with schoolwork, and buy software that works with your kids' ages, grades, and interests. You'll also get ideas for family computer activities and suggestions for online research and learning.

Inside, find helpful advice on how to:

• Successfully start younger kids on the computer
• Build math and reading skills
• Develop creativity and critical thinking
• Help with homework so your kids succeed in school
• Improve foreign language skills
• Let your kids try computer stuff they've never done before
• Save money on software with valuable coupons inside