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Kidsclick Software
Smart Kids Software
Children's Software Online
Scholastic Store Online
Planetcdrom.com

Teachers

Children's Software Online
Thomas Klise/Crimson Multimedia
Scholastic Store Online

* Purchase links (in this box) are paid placements. For information about being added to this list, contact us.

Catalogs/Comparison Shopping Directory
Want to do some online shopping for children's interactive media products? This listing of software sellers is designed to help you quickly compare prices and services. Inclusion in this listing does not constitute a recommendation and only the companies to the left have paid for their purchase link space. We've also included some online shopping at the bottom of this page. Please contact us if you notice errors or ommisions.

Academic Superstore
www.academicsuperstore.com, Suite A110, 223 W. Anderson Ln, Austin, TX 78542. 800-817-2347. Excelent resource for teachers, students and parents. Large variety of software, hardware, books and training materials. Catalog available.

Amazon.com
www.amazon.com, Hundreds of products, competitive products and reviews by end users make this a good place to start your shopping. Note that Amazon.com is the online home for ToysRus.

aSmarterU.com
www.aSmarterU.com, 49 North Ct., North East, MD 21901, 888-217-5870. Excellent selection of eductional software titles to choose from. Also offers optical mice just for kids.

Attainment Company Inc.
www.attainmentcompany.com, P.O. Box 930160, Verona, WI, 53593-0160, 800-327-4269, 608-845-7880, 800-942-3865 (fax).This is a 50 page color catalog for children and adults with special needs. Software as well as a range of videos, stickers and other adaptive devices are sold.

CCV Software
www.ccvsoftware.com For over 18 years, CCV Software, a woman-owned business, has been dedicated to making the best educational software titles available to schools at competitive prices. "We believe what we sell can make a difference in how students learn and how teachers teach."

CDAccess
www.cdaccess.com, 6870 Comstock Road, College Grove, TN 37046, 800-959-5260 or (615) 595 0950, (615) 595 1599 (fax). With over 4000 new and dated CDs in stock, this online catalog lets you find some of the most obscure titles. We appreciate the detailed hardware notes. You'll find games as well as educational software.

cdromstore.com
www.cdromstore.com, 345 Danforth Avenue Toronto Ontario Canada M4K 1N7 800-250-9229, 416-778-4048 (phone), 416-778-9287 (fax). This is the online companion to the Toronto based (physical) store. You'll find a nice selection of Macintosh titles, student/academic editions, and higher quality titles. It is clear that someone knows software at this store. Note that prices are denominated in Canadian dollars, which are about US $.65.

CDW
www.cdw.com, 200 North Milwaukee, Vernon Hills, IL 60061, (800) 800-4239, (847) 465-6800 (fax). Large supplier of computers, monitors, laptops, software, etc.

Classroom Direct
www.classroomdirect.com, P. O. Box 830677, Birmingham, AL 35283-0677, 877, 698-1988, 800-248-9171, 800-628-6250 (fax). Formerly Scantron Quality Computers (SQC) this is a popular shopping destination for educators. You'll find a variety of software.

Children's Software Online
www.childrenssoftwareonline.com, P. O. Box 4195, Temple, TX 76505, 866-774-8505, Discount software source for kids from preschool through high school. Offering over 200 titles for educational software, computer games, home schooling supplies and more. Free shipping on all orders. Excellent resource for teachers and home schoolers.

Creative Teacher
www.venturaes.com, P. O. Box 425, Grover Beach, CA, 93483, 800-336-1022, 805-473-7387, 805-473-7385. Contains approximately 250 products of interest to K-12 teachers and schools. Best known for carrying a complete line of constructivist math products, with the design of the software based on using manipulatives.

Cyberian Outpost
www.outpost.com, 27 North Main Street, P.O. Box 636 , Tenth, CT, 06757, 800-856-9800, 860-927-0110. An online catalog with family computer products, including hardware, software and peripherals and online shopping.

Data Comm Warehouse
www.warehouse.com, 1720 Oak St., PO Box 301, Lakewood, NJ, 08701-9885, 800-328-2261, 908-363-4823.

Educational Resources
www.edresources.com, PO Box 1900, Elgin,, IL, 60121-1900, 800-624-2926, 847-888-8499/8689 (fax). This is a full-service, school-oriented catalog but will also be of interest to parents. Started by Davidson & Associates (and later Havas/Knowledge Adventure) this catalog carries hardware, software, and accessories from competing venders. Each title appears with a description (mostly one paragraph, some more detailed.) On-site training is available for schools. The catalog includes a Software Selection Guide, and a networking/site license section.

Egghead
www.egghead.com, 22705 East Mission, Liberty Lake, WA, 99019-8553, 800-EGGHEAD. Originally an established chain of retail stores, this online shopping site offers a range of computer products, including some educational software.

ETI (Education Technology, Inc.)
www.edtech.com, 535 Dock Street, Tocoma, WA, 98402, 253-474-5200. ETI produces a 127 page glossy catalog dedicated to peripherals and educational software for both Mac and Windows. Besides educational software, you'll find products for administration and networking. Offers a nice directory of site licenses for schools (along with other useful indexes). Also is the Apple reseller for K-12 for Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.

Family Fun Software
www.familyfunsoftware.com. P. O. Box 404, Holbrook, NY 11741, (631) 696-1017, (631) 696-0701 (fax). Features educational & fun software, games, hobbies, toys and more for preschool to adult.

Geodonka, Inc.
www.geodonka.com. 9 East Grove Street, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776, (631) 473-7851. Excellent selection of educational toys, software and videos for children of all ages (infant to teen and up). Offers major brand selection.

Kidware Educational Software
www.kidwaresoftware.com, P. O. Box 28234, Seattle, WA 98118-8234. Offers wide variety of software for kids from pre-school to Grade 8. Products consist of basic learning skills, math, science, spelling, logic and social studies.

Innovative Educators
www.innovative-educators.com PO Box 520, Montezuma, GA, 31063, 888-252-KIDS, 912-472-9814 (fax). This catalog sells the best selection of quality book, educational materials, resource books and family literacy programs for children. Suitable for ages pre-K and Kindergarten only.

I Sea Horses!
http://www.Iseahorses.com Wild Heart Ranch, Inc. (888) 889-9213. Splash into our Undersea Magical Adventure. Interactive kids site based on the I Sea Horses Children's book about a herd of wild horses that chooses to live in the ocean. Six lovable seahorse characters come to life in the form of a new line of plush toys. Learn about searhorses, how they behave, what they eat, how they are being protected, draw and color, play games and much more.

KidsClick Software
http://www.kidsclick.com. (888) 918-9030. Educational and fun software for babies to teens. Hundreds of programs for learning and fun at great prices.

Learning Village
www.learningvillage.com --an independent Canadian review and advisory centre for parents and teachers who are looking for information on the best in educational software. Titles can be purchased from the CD-ROM store.

Library Video Company
www.libraryvideo.com, 7 E. Wynnewood Road, Wynnewood PA 19096 800-843-3620. A print catalog and web site, with a comprehensive, searchable database of 10,000+ software and videotape titles, for grades pre-K-12.

Most Signifiant Bits, Inc.
www.nothingbutsoftware.com, 37207 Colorado Ave., Avon, OH 44011, 800-755-4619 Large variety of software including educational (math, reading, science), games, applications, etc.

MacConnection
www.macconnection.com, 5Rt. 101, 730 Milford Road, Merrimack, NH 03054-4631, (888) 213-0259. Carries a full line of hardware, software and accessories for Mac users and has 10-15 pages of child-oriented programs. Detailed descriptions of all titles are provided. Monthly catalogs available upon request.

Mac Mall
www.macmall.com, 2555 West 190th St., Torrance, CA, 90504-6002, 800-MACMALL, Features large selection of hardware, software, printers, digital cameras, etc.

Pitsco, Inc.
www.pitsco.com, 915 E. Jefferson, PO Box 1708, Pittsburg, KS, 66762, 800-835-0686, 620-231-1339 (fax). This print and online catalog sells software and peripherals related to science and technology.

PlanetCDRom
www.PlanetCDROM.com, 860 Omni Blvd., Suite C, Newport News, VA 23606, 757-369-6522, 757-369-6523 (fax). Children's Software, Free Kids Software. Provides a full selection of low cost and free kids software, including educational childrens software, and home schooling software.

Scholastic Store Online
www.scholasticstore.com, 568 Broadway, New York, NY 10012, 800-724-6527. Shop for the best in children's software today at the Scholastic Store.

SelectSoft Publishing
www.selectsoftusa.com, P. O. Box 28234, Seattle, WA 98118-8323, Selectsoft Publishing is one of the largest independent publishers of licensed educational and family entertainment software from top-brand publishers. Catalog available.

SmartKids Software
http://www.smartkidssoftware.com. (888-881-6001). Large selection of titles for parents, teacers, students and schools. Ages range from baby to teen.

SmarterKids.com
www.smarterkids.com. Includes software, smart toys, games, books videos and so on.

Software Blowouts
http://www.software-blowouts.com. The name says it all... discontinued titles, some of excellent quality, sold in jewelcases for the lowest possible price. Mac owners will find some deals on this site.

Software Express
www.swexpress.com. 4128-A South Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28209, 800-527-7638, (704) 529-1010 (fax). Huge selection of quaity software for schools.

Software for Kids
www.softwareforkids.com offers a nice selection of discounted children's software titles. The classification system makes it easy to find software for each age or subject, from preschool to middle school. Phone: 650-685-8340

Software of the Month Club
www.somc.com, 1935 Camino Vida Roble, 800-470-CLUB (2582). SOMC offers name brand software at lower prices from publishers such as Simon & Schuster, Broderbund, The Learning Company, and so on. Products range from kids' fun and educational titles, to games, productivity, and high school skill building titles.

Software Outlet
www.softwareoutlet.com, 2431 South Anne Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704, (717) 434-4799 (fax).

Star CD-Rom
www.starcdrom.com, 470 North Rivermede Rd. Unit #3, Concord, ON L4K 3R8, 905-326-5646. Features extensive selection of children's software including educational programs, fun & games, storybooks and creativity titles for all ages. We strive to bring quality products for low prices to our customers. When four or more items are purchased, pay only shipping & handling.

Student Software Guide
www.journeyed.com, PO Box 118347, Carrollton, TX, 75011-8347, 800-874-9001. A 44 page digest sized catalog specializes in software for registered college students and faculty (you must show proof of a student ID and a class schedule). You can save up to 75% off list prices on products like Norton Utilities, Adobe PageMill, and others.

Sunday School Software
www.sundaysoftware.com, 4369 Brickwood Drive, Hilliard, OH, 43026. 800-678-1948, 614-527-4870, 614-527-8776 (fax). Sunday School Software's growing catalog maintains a list of select Christian education software for children and adults. The catalog also provides ideas for utilizing the software. A separate manual is sold that includes, for instance, tips for using KidWorks to let children make their own Bible Stories, and ideas for using Shareware quiz making programs. Offers bundles of software for a discounted price. The catalog if full of interesting tips.

Surplus CD-Rom (TAB Distribution)
www.surpluscdrom.com, 25871 Atlantic Ocean Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630, (800) 671-7831. Large selection of family & educational software, games, etc. for parents, teachers and schools. Blow-out prices.

Teaching Stuff
www.teachingstuff.com, (877-4-MY-CLASS). Teaching Stuff carries a large variety of teaching and home schooling supply items for grades K-12.

Teachers School Supply
www.teacherssupply.com. (800) 477-7745, (800) 955-9939 (fax). Everyday low prices on teacher school and preschool supplies, furniture and equipment for children ages 6 months to teen.

Thomas Klise/Crimson Multimedia
www.crimsoninc.com, P. O. Box 317, Waterford, CT 06385, 800-937-0092, 860-442-1155 (fax). For 38 years, Thomas Klise/Crimson Multimedia has been a leading publisher/distributor to libraries and schools. Their catalog offers more than 2,000 products and access to every publisher and is a one-stop shop for CD-ROM products and audiobooks on CD and tape. Custom package your library materials and protect your circulation. Online catalog available.

TigerDirect, Inc.
www.tigerdirect.com, 8700 W. Flagler St., 4th Floor , Miami, FL, 33144, 800-800-8300, 305-228-3395 (fax). Carries hardware, software, and accessories, mostly for the PC (but not all). Most titles are business oriented, with some children's software. Each title being sold has a detailed description.

ToysRus.com
www.toysrus.com. The online home for the Toys R Us toys stores. As of September, 2000, this is now Amazon.com.

Zones, Inc.
www.multiplezones.com, 1102 15th St., SW, Suite 102, Auburn, WA 98001-6509, (800) 408-9663, Educational Sales (800) 750-4923, Carries educational hardware, software and accessories. Technical support and pre-sales consultation are available.

Ztek Co.
www.ztek.com, PO Box 11768, Lexington,, KY, 40577-1768, 800-247-1603, 606-281-1611, 606-281-1521 (fax). Features educational titles for both children and adults as well and hardware, videos and related accessories for school or business. Includes camcorders, carts, and overhead projectors. The quality of the software varies greatly.

ONLINE SHOPPING TIPS FOR PARENTS (COPYRIGHT 2004, CTR)

In Search of the "Hot" Product? Yes, the early bird gets the worm, especially when it comes to those "hot" products. It never fails... one or two products emerge (like a tsunami) leaving many frantic. Shopping online can be a lifesaver. A number of these hot products are available for advance ordering, for example... you get an e-mail message when the toy has shipped, and increase your chances of success. Reading CTR is a great way to identify the "hot" products before they arrive at retail.

Wish Lists. Take advantage of handy online shopping tools. At some online toy stores, you'll find wish list templates, letting your extended family in on what your children want. Make sure to involve your children in the creation of these lists.

Consumer Protection 101. Stay with familiar, trusted store names instead of the unknowns. Look for shopping guarantees, and check out credit card security and privacy information before you hit the buy button.

Plan and Save $$. Early shopping incentives really do save you money, especially around the holidays. Use discounts, free shipping, and other incentives you'll find in the first half of November, for example.

Do Your Homework. Read both expert and customer reviews.These can help you better match the product with a particular child.

Good luck!

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PURCHASE LINKS * Parents Kidsclick Software Smart Kids Software Children's Software Online Scholastic Store Online Planetcdrom.com Teachers Children's Software Online Thomas Klise/Crimson Multimedia Scholastic Store Online * Purchase links (in this box) are paid placements. For information about being added to this list, contact us.	Catalogs/Comparison Shopping Directory Want to do some online shopping for children's interactive media products? This listing of software sellers is designed to help you quickly compare prices and services. Inclusion in this listing does not constitute a recommendation and only the companies to the left have paid for their purchase link space. We've also included some online shopping at the bottom of this page. Please contact us if you notice errors or ommisions.
	Academic Superstore www.academicsuperstore.com, Suite A110, 223 W. Anderson Ln, Austin, TX 78542. 800-817-2347. Excelent resource for teachers, students and parents. Large variety of software, hardware, books and training materials. Catalog available. Amazon.com www.amazon.com, Hundreds of products, competitive products and reviews by end users make this a good place to start your shopping. Note that Amazon.com is the online home for ToysRus. aSmarterU.com www.aSmarterU.com, 49 North Ct., North East, MD 21901, 888-217-5870. Excellent selection of eductional software titles to choose from. Also offers optical mice just for kids. Attainment Company Inc. www.attainmentcompany.com, P.O. Box 930160, Verona, WI, 53593-0160, 800-327-4269, 608-845-7880, 800-942-3865 (fax).This is a 50 page color catalog for children and adults with special needs. Software as well as a range of videos, stickers and other adaptive devices are sold. CCV Software www.ccvsoftware.com For over 18 years, CCV Software, a woman-owned business, has been dedicated to making the best educational software titles available to schools at competitive prices. "We believe what we sell can make a difference in how students learn and how teachers teach." CDAccess www.cdaccess.com, 6870 Comstock Road, College Grove, TN 37046, 800-959-5260 or (615) 595 0950, (615) 595 1599 (fax). With over 4000 new and dated CDs in stock, this online catalog lets you find some of the most obscure titles. We appreciate the detailed hardware notes. You'll find games as well as educational software. cdromstore.com www.cdromstore.com, 345 Danforth Avenue Toronto Ontario Canada M4K 1N7 800-250-9229, 416-778-4048 (phone), 416-778-9287 (fax). This is the online companion to the Toronto based (physical) store. You'll find a nice selection of Macintosh titles, student/academic editions, and higher quality titles. It is clear that someone knows software at this store. Note that prices are denominated in Canadian dollars, which are about US $.65. CDW www.cdw.com, 200 North Milwaukee, Vernon Hills, IL 60061, (800) 800-4239, (847) 465-6800 (fax). Large supplier of computers, monitors, laptops, software, etc. Classroom Direct www.classroomdirect.com, P. O. Box 830677, Birmingham, AL 35283-0677, 877, 698-1988, 800-248-9171, 800-628-6250 (fax). Formerly Scantron Quality Computers (SQC) this is a popular shopping destination for educators. You'll find a variety of software. Children's Software Online www.childrenssoftwareonline.com, P. O. Box 4195, Temple, TX 76505, 866-774-8505, Discount software source for kids from preschool through high school. Offering over 200 titles for educational software, computer games, home schooling supplies and more. Free shipping on all orders. Excellent resource for teachers and home schoolers. Creative Teacher www.venturaes.com, P. O. Box 425, Grover Beach, CA, 93483, 800-336-1022, 805-473-7387, 805-473-7385. Contains approximately 250 products of interest to K-12 teachers and schools. Best known for carrying a complete line of constructivist math products, with the design of the software based on using manipulatives. Cyberian Outpost www.outpost.com, 27 North Main Street, P.O. Box 636 , Tenth, CT, 06757, 800-856-9800, 860-927-0110. An online catalog with family computer products, including hardware, software and peripherals and online shopping. Data Comm Warehouse www.warehouse.com, 1720 Oak St., PO Box 301, Lakewood, NJ, 08701-9885, 800-328-2261, 908-363-4823. Educational Resources www.edresources.com, PO Box 1900, Elgin,, IL, 60121-1900, 800-624-2926, 847-888-8499/8689 (fax). This is a full-service, school-oriented catalog but will also be of interest to parents. Started by Davidson & Associates (and later Havas/Knowledge Adventure) this catalog carries hardware, software, and accessories from competing venders. Each title appears with a description (mostly one paragraph, some more detailed.) On-site training is available for schools. The catalog includes a Software Selection Guide, and a networking/site license section. Egghead www.egghead.com, 22705 East Mission, Liberty Lake, WA, 99019-8553, 800-EGGHEAD. Originally an established chain of retail stores, this online shopping site offers a range of computer products, including some educational software. ETI (Education Technology, Inc.) www.edtech.com, 535 Dock Street, Tocoma, WA, 98402, 253-474-5200. ETI produces a 127 page glossy catalog dedicated to peripherals and educational software for both Mac and Windows. Besides educational software, you'll find products for administration and networking. Offers a nice directory of site licenses for schools (along with other useful indexes). Also is the Apple reseller for K-12 for Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Family Fun Software www.familyfunsoftware.com. P. O. Box 404, Holbrook, NY 11741, (631) 696-1017, (631) 696-0701 (fax). Features educational & fun software, games, hobbies, toys and more for preschool to adult. Geodonka, Inc. www.geodonka.com. 9 East Grove Street, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776, (631) 473-7851. Excellent selection of educational toys, software and videos for children of all ages (infant to teen and up). Offers major brand selection. Kidware Educational Software www.kidwaresoftware.com, P. O. Box 28234, Seattle, WA 98118-8234. Offers wide variety of software for kids from pre-school to Grade 8. Products consist of basic learning skills, math, science, spelling, logic and social studies. Innovative Educators www.innovative-educators.com PO Box 520, Montezuma, GA, 31063, 888-252-KIDS, 912-472-9814 (fax). This catalog sells the best selection of quality book, educational materials, resource books and family literacy programs for children. Suitable for ages pre-K and Kindergarten only. I Sea Horses! http://www.Iseahorses.com Wild Heart Ranch, Inc. (888) 889-9213. Splash into our Undersea Magical Adventure. Interactive kids site based on the I Sea Horses Children's book about a herd of wild horses that chooses to live in the ocean. Six lovable seahorse characters come to life in the form of a new line of plush toys. Learn about searhorses, how they behave, what they eat, how they are being protected, draw and color, play games and much more. KidsClick Software http://www.kidsclick.com. (888) 918-9030. Educational and fun software for babies to teens. Hundreds of programs for learning and fun at great prices.	Learning Village www.learningvillage.com --an independent Canadian review and advisory centre for parents and teachers who are looking for information on the best in educational software. Titles can be purchased from the CD-ROM store. Library Video Company www.libraryvideo.com, 7 E. Wynnewood Road, Wynnewood PA 19096 800-843-3620. A print catalog and web site, with a comprehensive, searchable database of 10,000+ software and videotape titles, for grades pre-K-12. Most Signifiant Bits, Inc. www.nothingbutsoftware.com, 37207 Colorado Ave., Avon, OH 44011, 800-755-4619 Large variety of software including educational (math, reading, science), games, applications, etc. MacConnection www.macconnection.com, 5Rt. 101, 730 Milford Road, Merrimack, NH 03054-4631, (888) 213-0259. Carries a full line of hardware, software and accessories for Mac users and has 10-15 pages of child-oriented programs. Detailed descriptions of all titles are provided. Monthly catalogs available upon request. Mac Mall www.macmall.com, 2555 West 190th St., Torrance, CA, 90504-6002, 800-MACMALL, Features large selection of hardware, software, printers, digital cameras, etc. Pitsco, Inc. www.pitsco.com, 915 E. Jefferson, PO Box 1708, Pittsburg, KS, 66762, 800-835-0686, 620-231-1339 (fax). This print and online catalog sells software and peripherals related to science and technology. PlanetCDRom www.PlanetCDROM.com, 860 Omni Blvd., Suite C, Newport News, VA 23606, 757-369-6522, 757-369-6523 (fax). Children's Software, Free Kids Software. Provides a full selection of low cost and free kids software, including educational childrens software, and home schooling software. Scholastic Store Online www.scholasticstore.com, 568 Broadway, New York, NY 10012, 800-724-6527. Shop for the best in children's software today at the Scholastic Store. SelectSoft Publishing www.selectsoftusa.com, P. O. Box 28234, Seattle, WA 98118-8323, Selectsoft Publishing is one of the largest independent publishers of licensed educational and family entertainment software from top-brand publishers. Catalog available. SmartKids Software http://www.smartkidssoftware.com. (888-881-6001). Large selection of titles for parents, teacers, students and schools. Ages range from baby to teen. SmarterKids.com www.smarterkids.com. Includes software, smart toys, games, books videos and so on. Software Blowouts http://www.software-blowouts.com. The name says it all... discontinued titles, some of excellent quality, sold in jewelcases for the lowest possible price. Mac owners will find some deals on this site. Software Express www.swexpress.com. 4128-A South Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28209, 800-527-7638, (704) 529-1010 (fax). Huge selection of quaity software for schools. Software for Kids www.softwareforkids.com offers a nice selection of discounted children's software titles. The classification system makes it easy to find software for each age or subject, from preschool to middle school. Phone: 650-685-8340 Software of the Month Club www.somc.com, 1935 Camino Vida Roble, 800-470-CLUB (2582). SOMC offers name brand software at lower prices from publishers such as Simon & Schuster, Broderbund, The Learning Company, and so on. Products range from kids' fun and educational titles, to games, productivity, and high school skill building titles. Software Outlet www.softwareoutlet.com, 2431 South Anne Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704, (717) 434-4799 (fax). Star CD-Rom www.starcdrom.com, 470 North Rivermede Rd. Unit #3, Concord, ON L4K 3R8, 905-326-5646. Features extensive selection of children's software including educational programs, fun & games, storybooks and creativity titles for all ages. We strive to bring quality products for low prices to our customers. When four or more items are purchased, pay only shipping & handling. Student Software Guide www.journeyed.com, PO Box 118347, Carrollton, TX, 75011-8347, 800-874-9001. A 44 page digest sized catalog specializes in software for registered college students and faculty (you must show proof of a student ID and a class schedule). You can save up to 75% off list prices on products like Norton Utilities, Adobe PageMill, and others. Sunday School Software www.sundaysoftware.com, 4369 Brickwood Drive, Hilliard, OH, 43026. 800-678-1948, 614-527-4870, 614-527-8776 (fax). Sunday School Software's growing catalog maintains a list of select Christian education software for children and adults. The catalog also provides ideas for utilizing the software. A separate manual is sold that includes, for instance, tips for using KidWorks to let children make their own Bible Stories, and ideas for using Shareware quiz making programs. Offers bundles of software for a discounted price. The catalog if full of interesting tips. Surplus CD-Rom (TAB Distribution) www.surpluscdrom.com, 25871 Atlantic Ocean Drive, Lake Forest, CA 92630, (800) 671-7831. Large selection of family & educational software, games, etc. for parents, teachers and schools. Blow-out prices. Teaching Stuff www.teachingstuff.com, (877-4-MY-CLASS). Teaching Stuff carries a large variety of teaching and home schooling supply items for grades K-12. Teachers School Supply www.teacherssupply.com. (800) 477-7745, (800) 955-9939 (fax). Everyday low prices on teacher school and preschool supplies, furniture and equipment for children ages 6 months to teen. Thomas Klise/Crimson Multimedia www.crimsoninc.com, P. O. Box 317, Waterford, CT 06385, 800-937-0092, 860-442-1155 (fax). For 38 years, Thomas Klise/Crimson Multimedia has been a leading publisher/distributor to libraries and schools. Their catalog offers more than 2,000 products and access to every publisher and is a one-stop shop for CD-ROM products and audiobooks on CD and tape. Custom package your library materials and protect your circulation. Online catalog available. TigerDirect, Inc. www.tigerdirect.com, 8700 W. Flagler St., 4th Floor , Miami, FL, 33144, 800-800-8300, 305-228-3395 (fax). Carries hardware, software, and accessories, mostly for the PC (but not all). Most titles are business oriented, with some children's software. Each title being sold has a detailed description. ToysRus.com www.toysrus.com. The online home for the Toys R Us toys stores. As of September, 2000, this is now Amazon.com. Zones, Inc. www.multiplezones.com, 1102 15th St., SW, Suite 102, Auburn, WA 98001-6509, (800) 408-9663, Educational Sales (800) 750-4923, Carries educational hardware, software and accessories. Technical support and pre-sales consultation are available. Ztek Co. www.ztek.com, PO Box 11768, Lexington,, KY, 40577-1768, 800-247-1603, 606-281-1611, 606-281-1521 (fax). Features educational titles for both children and adults as well and hardware, videos and related accessories for school or business. Includes camcorders, carts, and overhead projectors. The quality of the software varies greatly.
ONLINE SHOPPING TIPS FOR PARENTS (COPYRIGHT 2004, CTR) In Search of the "Hot" Product? Yes, the early bird gets the worm, especially when it comes to those "hot" products. It never fails... one or two products emerge (like a tsunami) leaving many frantic. Shopping online can be a lifesaver. A number of these hot products are available for advance ordering, for example... you get an e-mail message when the toy has shipped, and increase your chances of success. Reading CTR is a great way to identify the "hot" products before they arrive at retail. Wish Lists. Take advantage of handy online shopping tools. At some online toy stores, you'll find wish list templates, letting your extended family in on what your children want. Make sure to involve your children in the creation of these lists. Consumer Protection 101. Stay with familiar, trusted store names instead of the unknowns. Look for shopping guarantees, and check out credit card security and privacy information before you hit the buy button. Plan and Save $$. Early shopping incentives really do save you money, especially around the holidays. Use discounts, free shipping, and other incentives you'll find in the first half of November, for example. Do Your Homework. Read both expert and customer reviews.These can help you better match the product with a particular child. Good luck! Home \| Children's Software Finder™ \| Write A Review \| Catalog Directory \| Publisher Directory Subscribe \| Feature Articles \| About Children's Technology Review Submit a Product for Review \| Advertising Policy Contact us Disclaimer and Copyright © 2006 Active Learning Associates, Inc. All rights reserved.