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Educational Softw be ReviewsSoftware Titles reviewed here1) Elmos information proces speak system call up2) compact disc read-only memory clutches3) BusyTown outflank Christmas EverElmos Computer PhoneAges 12 months - 3 yearsPrice $79.95Distributor Hilad 02 9700 9377Publisher well-to-do InteractiveRequirements 486 DX, clear 95, 8 MB RAM, 4 X CD-ROMRating lllllAlong with the Comfy keyboard this product is definitely the best animal to introduce children under three and a half years, to the joy of playing on a computer. Its also great for and all preschoolers who have not yet mastered mouse control.Using it is easy, you simply plug the call off in and move your keyboard to the side. The child operates the adventure displayed on the computer screen, by pressing buttons on the phone and listening to sound from the ear-piece and speaker. If you wish, the child sight play using sound from the ear-piece only. This has the added advantage of reducing household noise.The plot of g round offers hours of enjoyable play for preschoolers and encourages them to recognize shapes, sounds, objects, colours, and body parts. They can play peek-a-boo, sing along and join Big Bird and Elmo in the activities they present.CD-ROM SuitcasePic BusyTo.bmpAges 3-7 yearsPrice $69.95 Distributor Hilad 02 9700 9377Publisher Simon and SchusterRequirements 486 DX, Win 95, 8 MB RAM, 4 X CD-ROMMacintosh force-out mac, carcass 7.1, 8 MB RAM, 4 X CD-ROMRating lllll other bargain This CD-ROM Suitcase from Simon and Schuster, contains 12 CD-ROMS for kids aged 3-7 years. Though these are older titles, there are enough top quality ones include to deliver top value for money.The disks include Richard Scarrys Busytown, How things Work in Busytown, How galore(postnominal) Bugs in a Box, More Bugs in Boxes, Alistair and the Alien Invasion, Earth 2U, Exploring Geography, Chicka Chicka bang up Boom, My Favourite Monster, Mooky Takes Manhattan, MacMillan Dictionary for Children and Road Constr uction Ahead. The most inappropriate game for Australia Money Town, features, US money. The other titles are of international interest however. Busytown for lawsuit giving kids practice in adding, subtracting, measuring, counting, patern matching, problem solving and early exercise skills.Similarly How Things Work in Busytown features eight activities that enable players to practice script recognition, vocabulary, pattern recognition, sequencing, community roles, problem solving, colour and counting skills in Busytown.3) BusyTown Best Christmas EverPic BestXmas.bmpAges 3-7 yearsPrice $49.95 Distributor Hilad 02 9700 9377Publisher Simon and SchusterRequirements Pentium 90, Win 95, 16 MB RAM, 4 X CD-ROMMacintosh Power mac, System 7.1, 8 MB RAM, 4 X CD-ROM