November 2007 New Toys — Educational

Strawberry Shortcake Bilingual Laptop by HANZAWA

This early learning bilingual computer teaches English and Spanish. It includes uppercase and lowercase letters, 48 activities (24 in each language), two mouse keys and an LCD screen. It features a friendly interactive voice, animated pictures, a built-in electronic synthesizer and a portable, lightweight design. 8/29/2007

Aprendamos Inglés: Let's Learn English by ROCK 'N LEARN INC.

This 54-minute DVD uses energetic performers and catchy songs that feature useful vocabulary words and conversational phrases to help native Spanish speakers learn English. It covers greetings, survival phrases, school conversations, subject pronouns and more. “It is ideal for the specialty market because it helps build confidence by using catchy songs and colorful action, and allows independent practice,” Communications Manager Jessica Cates of Rock ‘N Learn told TDmonthly. Launch date: August 2007. 8/29/2007 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Math Test-Taking Strategies by ROCK 'N LEARN INC.

Marko the Pencil helps kids prepare for tests by teaching students how to read problems carefully, identify relevant words and numbers, eliminate extra information, use pictures and diagrams, and look for patterns. This 58-minute program is suitable for grades 3 and 4. “Math Test-Taking Strategies was developed by Rock 'N Learn with a group of teachers known for getting high scores from their students on state-mandated math tests. Rock ‘N Learn also examined standardized tests in several states and discovered the winning strategies for boosting scores and reducing stress,” Communications Manager Jessica Cates of Rock ‘N Learn told TDmonthly. Launch date: August 2007. 8/29/2007 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Professional Cartoonist Kit by HAMMINATION

With this kit, kids can create awesome animations, make their own Sunday comic strips, use the flip books to create animation anywhere and learn easy formulas to make cartoon characters. It includes the following materials: comic template, drawing underlays, clip, black marker, No. 2 pencil, blue line pencil, balloon template, desktop with storage, Gene's Guide Book, animation strips, blank animation strips, animation zoetrope, paper and two flip books. Launch date: June 2007. 8/27/2007 (Price: $19.99) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

New York Yankees: Yesterday and Today by PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

Readers will love this unique photographic approach to capturing the essence of the game through history. Remember yesterday's legends and study today's heavy hitters as you relive the greatest moments of the New York Yankees. Explore Yankee Stadium with fascinating details of construction, the 1970s facelift and the new building under way. Also included is an enthralling account of some of the World Series in which the Yankees played, both their exciting wins and those rare, heart-breaking losses. 8/27/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Armchair Reader: World War II by PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

The Armchair Reader series will entertain and enlighten with little-known anecdotes, untold stories, fascinating facts, lists, and behind-the-scenes information. Take a front-row seat and delve into tales of astounding feats, unmatched heroism, unfathomable mistakes, and electrifying exploits from the European and Pacific theaters of World War II. Discover the enigma of Audie Murphy, America's most decorated soldier. Uncover the facts behind Germany's Big Gun program,ending with a weapon that weighed 150 tons, was 50 yards long, and took over 100 men to load. Learn why the Nazis feared the Freemasons. Even people who've studied World War II extensively will be captivated by the unique style and colorful slant of this collection of riveting articles! 8/27/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Muscle Cars: Kings of the Street from the Golden Era by PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

Muscle Cars is a car-by-car look at the machines that define the muscle era. Includes hundreds of original color photographs. 8/27/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Corvette: The Shape of Performance by PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

The Shape of Performance is a fast-paced look at America's most enduring automotive icon. Featuring a photo-rich year-by-year retelling of Corvette's fascinating history, The Shape of Performance captures the car and the times that helped to shape it. Told in lively captions, the Corvette's history has never been easier, or more fun, to appreciate. 8/27/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Made Simple Baking by PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

Perfect for today's busy cooks, Made Simple Baking features simple, contemporary recipes suitable for everyday cooking as well as special occasions. More than 85 easy-to-prepare recipes, including cookies, bars, breads, cakes and desserts. Enjoy these tasty recipes that are sure to please and amaze guests or your family. 8/27/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Crock Pot® Slow Cooker Recipes Shaped Cookbook by PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

Delightful cookbook shaped as a slow cooker features over 40 recipes to make for every night of the week. Includes soup, poultry, beef, pork, vegetarian and even dessert recipes that are quick to make and so easy to cleanup. 8/27/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

My First Story Reader by PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

My First Story Reader has a lightweight, portable design featuring magnetic closure and a convenient carrying handle. My First Story Reader uses two distinct play options that teach the first steps to reading, sound identification, matching, shapes, and colors. 3 Baby Einstein books are included with the My First Story Reader. Requires AAA Batteries (included). 8/27/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Story Reader by PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

Almost magically, a narrator reads the book as each page is turned, while Story Reader adds sound effects and music. Story Reader is easy to use...parents or children simply insert the story cartridge, insert the book, and turn the page to let the adventure begin. The Cars book is included with the Story Reader base unit. 8/27/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Disney/Pixar's Cars: Tour the Town Steering Wheel Book by PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

All kids want to be like mom and dad, and driving a vehicle is no exception. Steering Wheel books feature a mounted telescoping base with a steering wheel that raises and locks into place. Sound triggers, including the horn button on the wheel, make realistic vehicle sounds to accompany the story. 8/27/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Sesame Street Superstar Karaoke Book by PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

Use the included microphone to sing along with one of 40 classic melodies. At the end of the song, hear what Big Bird, Oscar, and Cookie Monster think about your performance! 8/27/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Dora the Explorer: Learn to Write by PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

Allow your child's favorite characters to help teach letter writing and letter recognition using an LCD and gel pad writing surface. First, the child may press the UPPER/lower button to choose whether to see the animation for the uppercase or lowercase version of the letter. Then the child enters a letter by pressing a letter trigger. An animation showing the correct way to form the letter appears on the LCD. 8/27/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Thomas & Friends: A to Z with Thomas - A Talking Dictionary by PUBLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL LTD.

Expand your child's vocabulary with this fun Talking Dictionary. Children can input one of 400 pre-school appropriate words (in English or Spanish) using the letters on the module, which are voiced as they are typed and appear on the LCD screen. She can then press ENGLISH to hear the word spoken in English, SPANISH to hear and see the word in both languages, or DEFINITION to hear the word and definition in English. 8/27/2007 [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Friday Night Book by SARAH AND DAVID INTERACTIVE

The tefilah-based workbook book features a selection of prayers for the Friday evening Shabbat service that reinforces Hebrew reading skills for grades 4 through 6. It reinforces skills from the Read Hebrew curriculum and introduces a selection of Kabbalat Shabbat prayers. Each prayer is presented twice in a four-page spread. 8/24/2007 (Price: $7.95)

Beleduc's Candy by HAPE

Beleduc's Candy is a game of speed.  Roll the dices and be quick about recognizing colors on these patterned wood pieces of candy.  Comes with a soft playing circle.  For children four years and up. Two additional games - Pomela and Schmetti Coloretti (Colorful Butterfly) are also available.  8/23/2007 (Price: $14.95) [Add to my Inquiry Basket][?]

Face to Face With Polar Bears by NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

This book by photographer Norbert Rosing offers full-color pictures that relay his experience with and observation of playful cubs and magnificent predators in the Arctic. The book includes a facts section and instructions on how readers can help in the face of global warming. 8/22/2007 (Price: $16.95)

Face to Face With Dolphins by NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY

In this engaging book, author and photographer Flip Nicklin, along with wife, Linda, give readers an up-close and personal look at dolphins as they swim, herd fish, use sound to help them see and more. 8/22/2007 (Price: $16.95)