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The Mouse Club

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Imaginative, colorful, and fun, kids can log on to read, count, match, and have fun learning computer skills.

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FarmVille on Facebook
Parents Need to Know...

that FarmVille is available only to members of the popular -- but not always child-friendly -- Facebook social network, and that's why we rate it iffy for young teens. The game itself is clean, safe, and loads of fun, if not ... read more

Age 14+
FarmVille on Facebook
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MyUville
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that this Webby Award-winning virtual worlds site is a fine introduction into virtual worlds for the youngest Internet users. Created for ages 5-12, the features here may not keep the attention of many kids older than seven or eight. The ... read more

Age 6+
MyUville
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Foo Pets
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that this popular virtual world pet site is intended for players ages 13 through adult and offers adorable, amazingly true-to-life-looking dogs and cats for adoption. But it also requires a lot of real-life time -- and potentially a lot ... read more

Age 13+
Foo Pets
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Webosaurs
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that this dino-themed virtual world offers lots of safety measures. Players can customize a dinosaur avatar, chat with other users and play single- or multi-player games like Geyser Golf. They can also watch brief Webisodes ... read more

Age 8+
Webosaurs
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Dinokids
Parents Need to Know...

that this colorful site is simple enough for younger users to find their way around, but there isn't a tremendous amount to do. Kids will find an activity or game or two in each section. Really tech-savvy kids may also be frustrated with ... read more

Age 7+
Dinokids
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Wonder Rotunda
Parents Need to Know...

that this vibrant virtual world is designed to replicate the sense of wonder and excitement the creator felt as a child visiting the 1964-65 New York World's Fair. About as close to perfection as an online experience for preteens can be, ... read more

Age 7+
Wonder Rotunda
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Pet Pet Park
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that this cute, fun virtual world is a companion site to Neopets, but for a slightly younger age group. Still in beta, the site is adding new content every day and there will soon be a "premium" option that will require payment ... read more

Age 6+
Pet Pet Park
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Miss O & Friends Virtual World
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Parents should know that this appealing virtual world is a new premium feature of Miss O & Friends, one of the better social networking and activity sites for tween girls. Miss O & Friends Virtual World is as safe, fun, and ... read more

Age 8+
Miss O & Friends Virtual World
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Pandanda
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this run-of-the-mill kids' virtual world and game site is fine for a cute, safe site for grade schoolers to play around on and chat a bit. But once the beta period ends, all players' points and items they've earned and purchased will be ... read more

Age 8+
Pandanda
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ZulaWorld
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that ZulaWorld is a safe and secure site for grade schoolers based on an award-winning PBS cartoon that teaches science, math, and astronomy. Kids need parents' emailed permission to join and cannot share personal information with others, ... read more

Age 6+
ZulaWorld
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DinoSawUs
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that this dinosaur-themed virtual world desperately wants to rival the success of Club Penguin and recreate some of the features found there. Though similar in concept to Club Penguin (but with dinosaurs!), this safe, simple site is in ... read more

Age 7+
DinoSawUs
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Buddy Browser
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that kids using Buddy Browser can visit pre-approved sites -- like Nick, Nickelodeon's Web site. Kids also can ask to add a site to their list of favorites -- but the site will only be added after an email is sent to their parents asking ... read more

Age 6+
Buddy Browser
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Tales 4 Tomorrow
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that Tales 4 Tomorrow is a lot like Webkinz, one of the first toy/Web site combos. The brand purports to be "green," but it's hard to ignore the fact that the business model includes the manufacturing and sales of toys. Overall safety ... read more

Age 5+
Tales 4 Tomorrow
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Upper Deck U
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that registration is free, but the site also features an Insider Access paid subscription level that gives you the ability to purchase licensed team- and player-specific merchandise and other extras. You can also become an Insider by ... read more

Age 10+
Upper Deck U
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Scapenation
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Parents need to now this is a commercial site run by the tween clothing chain Justice. Although the site currently doesn't feature any advertising, it is designed to market the retailer and is heavily promoted in Justice advertising. Also ... read more

Age 10+
Scapenation
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Kookeys
Parents Need to Know...

that this complex virtual world follows the same model as other toy-based virtual worlds that require the purchase of a toy for entry. Kookeys plush toys cost between $12.99 and $14.99, and their secret codes provide access to the online ... read more

Age 5+
Kookeys
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Psyclops
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that this site is part music-making tool and part promotion for iPod accessories. The site is tied to the Psyclops line of character iPod covers (compatible only with the Nano). Users who purchase a cover can unlock an interactive online ... read more

Age 11+
Psyclops
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Green
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that this ecology-themed virtual world was created by the company behind Web sites like Citysearch, Ask.com, and Evite. Kids must submit a parent's email address during registration. You'll get an email with your child's username and ... read more

Age 8+
Green
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Action AllStars
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Parents needs to know that Action AllStars presents a virtual world geared to kids who like sports and are interested in following professional sports teams. The site has minimal free content and a free trial period, but the real action ... read more

Age 8+
Action AllStars
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Garden Party World
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that this is a virtual world with a garden theme for kids ages 6-12. There's no advertising on the site and no links to outside sites. Parental permission is not required to register but the site is monitored and heavily moderated. read more

Age 7+
Garden Party World
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Dinosaur Junction
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that this fun, safe virtual world teaches kids about prehistory and dinosaurs. Safety features include the Parents' Corner, a monitoring system that allows parents to keep close tabs on their children's "exploring." Chat is ... read more

Age 7+
Dinosaur Junction
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