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MySims Agents (Wii)
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MySims Agents (Wii)

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Cool secret-agent sim challenges kids to solve entwined mysteries. Nifty spy gadgets help players outwit adversaries.

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JumpStart 3D Virtual World (Windows)
Parents Need to Know...

that JumpStart 3D Virtual World is an online, subscription-based learning game that takes place in a safe, controlled environment. It provides content for children aged 3 to 10 years, though younger kids in this targeted audience will ... read more

Age 4+
JumpStart 3D Virtual World
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JumpStart Pet Rescue (Nintendo Wii)
Parents Need to Know...

that this is an educational gaming title on the Wii. Unfortunately, it has difficult controls for the youngest of the targeted audience of 3-to 6-year-olds, making it a better fit for kids ages 5 and 6. The educational games are solid and ... read more

Age 5+
JumpStart Pet Rescue
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Tag Junior (LeapFrog, Tag Junior)
Parents Need to Know...

that this smart toy is designed to read special board books aloud to toddlers and preschoolers. It can hold up to 5 books in its memory and parents can swap out which books are in the toy's memory by connecting the toy to the Internet. ... read more

Age 2+
Tag Junior
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Brain Age Express: Math Review (Nintendo DSi)
Parents Need to Know...

that Brain Age Express is a downloadable only release which is exclusive to the newly released Nintendo DSi. The game features a mix of the puzzles and math teasers from both Brain Age 1 and 2, so if you've already own those titles, you ... read more

Age 9+
Brain Age Express: Math Review
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DreamBox Learning K-2 Math (Mac/Windows)
Parents Need to Know...

that this is an educational math game that adjusts to your child's math competency as they play. It is played online without requiring a download, so it is available from any computer with a broadband connection. The game sends regular ... read more

Age 5+
DreamBox Learning K-2 Math
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Personal Trainer: Math (Nintendo DS)
Parents Need to Know...

that this is a more of a learning aid than a video game. This product turns your Nintendo DS into a high tech way of drilling math facts and covers addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It encourages kids to practice ... read more

Age 10+
Personal Trainer: Math
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Hi! Hamtaro: Ham-Ham Challenge (Nintendo DS)
Parents Need to Know...

that this game is a collection of minigames designed to improve a child's aptitude in rhythm, shape-recognition, counting, and meaning.. There is a special section just for parents where they can monitor their child's progress and ... read more

Age 5+
Hi! Hamtaro: Ham-Ham Challenge
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Brain Quest: Grades 5 & 6
Parents Need to Know...

that this Nintendo DS game incorporates 6000 of the Brain Quest grade-specific questions within its learning games. Parents looking for games with educational content for kids will be excited to discover this Nintendo DS game. It has good ... read more

Age 10+
Brain Quest: Grades 5 & 6
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My SAT Coach (Nintendo DS)
Parents Need to Know...

that this is a study aid for taking the SAT test. The game is not meant as a replacement for a tutor or more extensive book, but may provide some teens with a fun way to do SAT review. read more

Age 14+
My SAT Coach
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Brain Quest: Grades 3 & 4
Parents Need to Know...

that this product uses 6000 of the Brain Quest grade-specific questions within its learning games. Parents looking for games with educational content for kids will be excited to discover this Nintendo DS game. It does a good job of ... read more

Age 8+
Brain Quest: Grades 3 & 4
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FutureU: The Prep Game for SAT (Mac/Windows)
Parents Need to Know...

that this is a learning aid to help teens prepare for the SAT test. Teens might want to use this in tandem with a book, a course, or a tutor. read more

Age 14+
FutureU: The Prep Game for SAT
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Didj Custom Gaming System (Didj)
Parents Need to Know...

that this is Leapfrog's next educational gaming system, meant for kids that have outgrown the Leapster. It combines gaming with educational content and permits families to customize the content by plugging the system into a computer and ... read more

Age 6+
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Pajama Sam: Life is Rough When You Lose Your Stuff! (Windows)
Parents Need to Know...

that this is the fourth title in a series of Pajama Sam software titles. While it's very fun to play, it isn't as in-depth as the earlier titles in the series. Still, it's worth exploring. read more

Age 5+
Pajama Sam: Life is Rough When You Lose Your Stuff!
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Animal Genius (Mac/Windows)
Parents Need to Know...

that this software game makes learning about animals fun and interesting. It's a remake of two earlier games with the same name that were produced for the Leapster and the Nintendo DS, so if you own either of those versions, this is not ... read more

Age 5+
Animal Genius
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Tag Reading System (Tag)
Parents Need to Know...

that this is an electronic reading device that connects to the Internet so that you can download new books for it to read aloud. It works with books printed on special paper, but these Tag books look like regular books and many are ... read more

Age 4+
Tag Reading System
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Crosswords DS (Nintendo DS)
Parents Need to Know...

that this is a fun way to introduce children to word puzzles. The focus is on crosswords, but there are also anagrams and word searches. For crosswords, the game has lots of built-in helps including a tutorial, hints, and a way of ... read more

Age 8+
Crosswords DS
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My Word Coach (Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii)
Parents Need to Know...

that this is a game about learning words. If you are a child, the words presented to you in the games will be easier than if you are an adult. As you progress through the games and succeed, new words are added based on your progress with ... read more

Age 10+
My Word Coach
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Cyberchase Castleblanca Quest (Mac/Windows)
Parents Need to Know...

that a hard-to-follow storyline and inadequate directions make this software difficult to play. read more

Age 8+
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The Wiggles: Wiggle Bay (Mac/Windows)
Parents Need to Know...

that this software isn't as innovative as you might expect from the creative performers. read more

Age 4+
The Wiggles: Wiggle Bay
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Strawberry Shortcake Amazing Cookie Party (Mac/Windows)
Parents Need to Know...

that there are only four activities in this software, and some are not strong. read more

Age 5+
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Get Puzzled
Parents Need to Know...

that this is an engaging way to teach children ages 5 through 8 how to think logically. The puzzles start easy and get progressively harder, offering hints to help along the way. read more

Age 5+
Get Puzzled
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