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maintxt0=Any kid can be creative with Fine Artist, an art program with painting, drawing and multimedia projects for children 8 and up.
maintxt4=Yikes, Arnold has swallowed The Magic School Bus -- and you are inside! Stay on the bus for an interactive, multimedia science adventure through the human body.
maintxt5=Coming in early 1995, Danny Glover narrates Rudyard Kipling's classic children's story in this interactive, multimedia storybook adventure.
maintxt3=Jumpstart kid's imagination with Creative Writer, a creative writing program with desktop publishing projects designed for children 8 and up.
maintxt1=Ms. Frizzle, Arnold and the gang are on a cosmic escapade exploring the solar system -- and you are invited to join them on this interactive, multimedia science adventure.
maintxt2=The wild kingdom is yours to explore! Embark on a journey that brings 250 of the world's most feared creatures to life!
maintxt6=The ancient world is yours to explore. What was life like for Soldiers? Servants? Kings? Discover the mysteries and marvels of life in ancient times.
maintxt7=The reclusive genius, Gahan Wilson, has drawn this macabre house and all of its inhabitants. You are trapped inside and your quest is to find the missing 13 keys, before 13 o'clock, to escape!
maintxt8=Come face to face with the incredible creatures that once ruled the earth. It's eye-opening education and awesome entertainment!
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pr0text0=In Fine Artist, children can get the inspiration, tools and help they need to explore a variety of art activities found on different floors of the program. Kids that know Fine Artist can easily use Creative Writer because the two products share the same design and helpful characters like McZee.
pr0text1=In Fine Artist, kids can grow with the program to learn art skills that apply beyond the computer. On the Drawing Tricks floor Maggie, the art expert, provides Basic Drawing Tips and lessons on 3D perspective that help kids become better artists.
pr0text2=On the Projects Floor kids can get step-by-step help on creating buttons, stickers, multimedia picture shows and comic strips. In the Painting Studio kids can create posters, drawings and animated paintings and achieve great results that they can be proud of.
pr0text3=Fine Artist is available on the Windows and Macintosh platform, in floppy and CD-ROM formats. The Deluxe CD-ROM version has hundreds of stickers, new sounds, animated stickers, backgrounds and comics by well-known cartoonists to inspire budding artists to new creative heights.
pr4text0=Your kids will interact with Ms. Frizzle, Arnold and all of their favorite characters from the Scholastic Book series and PBS Television show. The class comes alive to tell jokes, explain science concepts and give hints on how to escape Arnold's body.
pr4text1=Cool reports about each organ in the body are presented by Arnold's classmates. For example, learn about the heart and hear funny jokes and other great information -- all presented from a kid's perspective.
pr4text2=You choose the path The Magic School Bus will travel through the human body. Pump up your knowledge at the heart, pass through the kidneys, or take a slippery, slimy trip down to the stomach. Don't worry about getting stuck inside forever, Liz will be with you the entire trip if you need help.
pr4text3=How well do you know your major organs? On our journey, stop at any of 12 different organs for an interactive game that will help you learn about your body. Along the way, see what Arnold had for lunch!
pr5text0=Children can have this story read to them by Danny Glover or open up the storybook to hear words and phrases pronounced and key words defined. Great for children 4-9 years old.
pr5text1=This rich story is full of music and animation. By using the mouse to "click," kids can easily explore and find magical and fun things on each page.
pr5text3=Kids discover and learn about animals, music and items original to African culture. In the rabbit hole, kids can read animated picture books about the author, the illustrator, Mancala and South Africa.
pr5text2=Choose from one of four games and play for hours. Paint animals zany colors, match musical stones together, assemble a jigsaw puzzle with pictures from the story, or play Mancala, an African stone game.
pr3text0=With the guidance of McZee and his pal Max, children can get the inspiration, tools and help they need to explore a variety of writing activities found on different floors of the program. Creative Writer has animations, sounds and high quality graphics to keep kids interested.
pr3text1=The Idea Workshop provides imagination sparkers such as the Splot Machine, which provide thousands of wacky story starters to get kids beyond the blank page. In the Writing Studio, kids can add sounds, graphics, borders, and special letter effects that make writing more fun.
pr3text2=On the Projects Floor, kids can get step by step help from Max on creating projects such as banners, greeting cards and newspapers. Kids can work without adult assistance and create great looking output they can show off.
pr3text3=Creative Writer is available on the Windows and Macintosh platform, in floppy and CD-ROM formats. The Deluxe CD-ROM version has hundreds of stickers, sounds, borders, projects, and story starters by famous children's authors to inspire budding authors to even greater creativity.
pr1text0=Your kids will interact with Ms. Frizzle, Arnold and all of their favorite characters from the Scholastic Book series and PBS Television show. The class comes alive to tell jokes, explain science concepts and give hints on how to find the Friz, who is lost in space.
pr1text1=Cool planet reports are presented by Arnold and his classmates. See video clips from NASA and hear funny jokes and other great information -- all presented from a kid's perspective.
pr1text3=The Magic School Bus lets you land on the moon, tour the planets and discover the mysteries of the Solar System. Don't worry about getting lost in space, Liz will be with you the entire trip if you need help.
pr1text2=This trip is packed with fun experiments all future astronauts will love. Learn how craters are formed on the moon, create rings around Saturn or alter the elements of Venus to learn how the greenhouse effect works.
pr2text0=Get close to the wildest creatures on Earth through 800 detailed articles, hundreds of full-color photographs, over 100 video clips, and hours of sounds and narration all reviewed by World Wildlife Fund.
pr2text1=See eye to eye with more than 250 untamed animals, such as fierce alligators, charging grizzly bears, and deadly snakes and spiders. Learn fascinating facts about each animal and its habitat as well as history, myths, and legends
pr2text2=Explore the world of wild animals on an amazing journey that will transport you from a beautiful coral reef to a tropical rainforest with a click of the mouse. It's an enriching expedition you don't want to miss!
pr2text3=Meet endangered species who are threatened by the forces of civilization and nature. And, your purchase of Dangerous Creatures will support the conservation efforts of World Wildlife Fund to protect the world's endangered species and their habitats.
pr6text0=Travel through the ancient world through 1000 detailed articles, hundreds of full-color photographs, animations and video clips, and hours of sounds and narration.
pr6text1=Find out about the power of mummies, or the voyages of the dead in the underworld. Hear ancient legends told by explorers and experts, or explore on your own.
pr6text2=Discover the ancient worlds of Egypt, Greece and Rome, then turn discovery into doing with hands-on activities such as puzzles and matching games.
pr6text3=Enter the lives of people from all walks of life journey through a battlefield with a roman soldier, face the lions with a gladiator, or see what a servant's life was really like.
pr7text0=Visit the animals in the menagerie -- but heed the warning and don't feed the fish! Find the 13 missing keys by using your wits to collect and trade "treasures" with the house guests.
pr7text1=Ever tried cooking a worm pie? Or green arm soup? In this kitchen even the trash can talks, and the rolling pin is possessed. Watch out for strange curses and happenings throughout the house!
pr7text3=Mysterious sounds come from the music room. Figure out the secret message the organ can play or try out the many records on this most unusual player. Since the house is haunted, you never play the same way twice. A funny, challenging game for kids ages 8 and up.
pr7text2=In the monster lab you can build your own incredible monster, using the laser to bring it to life. Be warned however! If you build Frankenstein with parts found in the house... you may live to regret it!
pr8text0=Go your own way, or take a guided tour with noted dinosaur expert "Dino Don" Lessem. You'll see the Dinosaur Olympics, Dinosaur Fashion Show, and more! Then, the past comes to life in the dinosaur movies, with clips from the PBS series "The Dinosaurs!".
pr8text1=Grab your jungle gear, put on your pith helmet, and brace yourself as you hear dinosaurs growl and eat, then see them loom close through full-color, detailed illustrations.
pr8text2=Where did the Herrerasaurus live? What did the Lesothosaurus eat? No question goes unanswered, no fossil unexamined, as you dig up long-buried facts-and sounds-of the amazing age of dinosaurs.
pr8text3=Experience the ancient world of the dinosaurs as you explore the prehistoric planet they inhabited and discover what it was really like. Learn how the dinosaurs may have become extinct and how we uncover their bones today.
