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"Carmen Sandiego
Word Detective"
Super Kids Educational Software Review
Description
In Carmen San Diego Word Detective, Carmen has created the "Babble-On
MAChine," an invention that transforms words to gibberish. She is currently
testing the machine on captured ACME agents with the hope that eventually she
can turn it loose on Earth and steal one of the human race’s most valuable
assets, the power of speech, thus leaving the world unable to unite to prevent
her tyrannical plans. To stop her, the user must complete a myriad of enriching
language-based activities.
Educational Value
Word Detective is a linguist’s dream, with word puzzles, stories and
games that focus on spelling (10,000 words), grammar and vocabulary, as well
as alphabetizing, and dictionary and reference skills. An added educational
attraction is the ability to customize the spelling lists, making the program
a true homework helper for the struggling language arts student.
Kid Appeal
Featuring the sophisticated graphics and the type of compelling
story-line we’ve come to expect from this series of software, Carmen San
Diego Word Detective delivers an energetic mix that combines solid skill-building
activities with an intriguing plot. The user is launched to various villainous
hideouts where she undertakes exercises at any of three levels of difficulty.
Upon completion of each activity, a key is retrieved and used to free an imprisoned
ACME agent. Ultimately, the user must free twelve agents and piece together
a phrase that will destroy the "Babble-On MAChine." Carmen herself
makes frequent appearances, and V.I.L.E. henchmen provide added suspense. This
quest aspect encourages the user to pursue the program through completion. Our
kid testers returned frequently to this program during our month of testing.
Bottom-line
Step aside Bond, there’s fun and learning in the secret
agent business, and Carmen Sandiego rules! Another winner in the Carmen Sandiego
series from Broderbund.
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8-14 |
WIN 3.1/95/98/XP
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8-14 |
WIN 3.1/95/98/XP |
MAC/PwrMAC |
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