Enchanting software adventures based on childhood
storybook favorites
Dorling Kindersley's Classic Tales is an amazing virtual journey into a world
of imagination inhabited by generations of young readers, now available in a
stunning multimedia format! These tow literary classics were specially
chosen for this collection for their highly imaginative stories, magnificently
realized in software animation, music and special effects which allow children
to interact with their favorite characters and become a part of the creative
process and storylines.
Children who are big fans of the book format or totally new to these tales
can discover a fantastically rendered world of characters and adventures that
will forever remain beloved in their hearts and memories. Who can ever
forget Dorothy in the land of Oz or the happily ever after of Beauty and the
Beast? These are the classic tales of childhood because they leave an
unforgettable impression on children who have made them their beloved story
favorit3es for generations.
- OZ The Magical Adventure
- Beauty or the Beast
- Virtual environments based on detailed
descriptions from the original stories
- Challenging puzzles
- Multiple levels of learning
- Learn early social skills
OZ The Magical Adventure
Travel through a thrilling 3-D landscape with the beloved characters from
this literary and cultural classic! As children venture on their mission down
the yellow brick road they encounter four stunning learning environments which
encourage students to use their own learning style approach to solve problems
using memory, math skills, and deductive reasoning. Dozens of lively animations
and activities captive children's imagination while teaching and utilizing early
learning skills.
Activities Include:
- Enter the amazing 3-D world of Oz
- Rescue Dorothy from The Wicked Witch of
the West
- Journey with the Scarecrow, Tin Woodsman, and Cowardly Lion
Features:
- Step into an amazing 3-D world
- Lead the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion and
the Tin Woodman on a magical quest to rescue Dorothy
- Follow the Yellow Brick Road
- Discover wondrous lands packed full of
exciting puzzles, games and activities
- Solve educational games to collect nine
magic jewels
- and more!
Beauty or the Beast
In a different twist on a beloved fairy tale, children can choose between
playing Beauty OR the Beast as they explore the magical castle, captured
magnificently in 3-D in this multimedia format. Throughout the castle are clues
which must be investigated and assessed by Beauty and the Beast so they can
break the age-old curse and find their happily ever after.
Activities Include:
- Children play the part of either Beauty
or the Beast
- Both characters have a specific task to
perform:
- Beauty must rescue her father, and the
Beast has to overcome the terrible curse placed on him by an evil
witch.
- Players must work their way through a series of puzzles, games and
activities that build on basic logic and memory skills.
Features:
- An interactive adventure based on the
classic children's story
- Children can play the part of either
Beauty or the Beast
- 30 games to engage and hold children's
attention
- 10 amazing 3D film sequences
- A save option allows players to leave the game and come back to it later
"Classic Tales 2-Pack")
