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StarFlyers - New Software Designed to Spark The Power of a Child's Imagination
Fantasy Space Adventures Build Critical Thinking and Logic Skills
Encourage Kids to Think Creatively and Have Fun
Feb. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- The Learning Company today
announced the launch of StarFlyers, an original line of software designed to
inspire a child's imagination and provide fun, wholesome entertainment.
Developed over the past three years for boys and girls ages 5 to 8, StarFlyers
software adventures take place in a fantasy space world that is filled with
highly engaging, interactive puzzles and games. Kids build critical thinking
and problem-solving skills as they travel through a fantasy universe with real
world connections. Royal Jewel Rescue and Alien Space Chase, the first two
StarFlyers CD-ROM adventures, will be available this summer for both Windows
and Macintosh computers.
At the helm of the StarFlyers software adventures is an exciting cast of creative characters. Katherine Cadell, leader of the StarFlyers, is a pint-sized girl with a powerhouse imagination. In her imaginary world, she becomes Katie Cadet, the roughest, toughest, bravest, most famous star pilot in the whole galaxy. She joins a cast of cool, quirky "friends," each appearing in her fantasy space world as a valued member of the StarFlyers team. Ajay, Katie's best friend, is an ace at computers and electronics. In Katie's imagination, he becomes AJ the Super Spinner endowed with random super powers guaranteed to get the StarFlyers out of any jam. Klanker is Katie's toy robot. Built from a cardboard box and an old paint can in the real world, Klanker becomes a super-powerful robot, with the brains of a tomato, in Katie's fantasy world. Io is Katie's beloved, three-eyed dog puppet, originally rescued from the toy store's defective bin. Io transforms into a fearless, fire-breathing, flying dragon-dog loyally defending the StarFlyers team. Victor Wexlar, a neighborhood bully and the terror of every kid except for Katie, becomes Lord Vexar, scourge of the universe and Katie's archenemy. Each StarFlyers space adventure has a real world event as its origin. From Katie dropping her mother's jewelry box and scattering jewelry all over the house, to Victor Wexler letting pets loose at Bring-Your-Pet-To-School Day, these real world fantasy adventures are designed to delight and encourage the imagination of children. "This is more than an interactive cartoon," said Kenny Dinkin, creative director for The Learning Company. "The story and characters are great, but the interactivity is so incredibly rich, kids will be hooked, using their thinking caps to puzzle their way through awesome and hilarious adventures." The new StarFlyers adventure CD-ROMs offer young players a unique combination of highly engaging puzzles and games that have been integrated into playful storylines with imaginative characters and settings. Robust, responsive gameplay creates a lively energetic mood that challenges kids to think, play and create. Real world characters that change into imaginative superheroes with special powers add to the entertainment. Dozens of paths, through multiple intergalactic environments, encourage open-ended exploration. Kids will find the games an irresistible challenge as they leap, jump and wing their way through multiple levels of interactive gameplay. Riverdeep Group plc Riverdeep Group plc provides highly motivating, dynamic, curriculum-based Internet and CD-ROM learning experiences for the K-12 market. Riverdeep's products feature interactive problem-solving approaches and real-world applications that contribute to the depth of conceptual understanding. The Company also offers extensive online tools, support and professional development offerings via Riverdeep.net, helping educators integrate technology with curriculum and to assess and improve student performance. Riverdeep's science, math and language arts learning activities are correlated to national and state curriculum standards. These award-winning products, including Riverdeep's Destination MATH, Science Explorer, Science Gateways and Tangible MATH, are accessible via www.riverdeep.net and are available on CD-ROM for all major operating platforms. Recent additions to Riverdeep's product offerings include EdVantage's language arts courses, Edmark's early learning software and The Learning Company's offerings, which include Reader Rabbit, Carmen Sandiego, ClueFinders and Oregon Trail. MAKE YOUR OPINION COUNT - Click Here SOURCE Learning Company [] Similar |
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