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For visual mapping, outlining, writing and making presentations, use Inspiration® 9, the ultimate thinking and learning tool. Brainstorm ideas, structure your thoughts and visually communicate concepts to strengthen understanding with the Diagram and Map Views.

To take notes, organize information, and structure writing for plans, papers and reports, use the integrated Outline View to focus on main and supporting ideas and to clarify thinking in written form. With Inspiration's Presentation Manager, transform your diagrams, mind maps and outlines into polished presentations that communicate ideas clearly and demonstrate understanding and knowledge.

Create distinctive vector artwork for any project. Used by design professionals worldwide, Adobe® Illustrator® CS5 software provides precision and power with sophisticated drawing tools, expressive natural brushes, a host of time-savers, and integration with Adobe CS Live online services*. New Features Find precision and power in new Adobe® Illustrator® CS5 software. Draw accurately in perspective, create variable-width strokes, paint with lifelike brushes, and take advantage of integration with new Adobe CS Live online services*. Move quickly from ideas to output — for any project. Perspective Drawing - NEW Draw shapes and scenes in accurate 1-,2-, or 3-point linear perspective to create the look of realistic depth and distance.

Beautiful Strokes - NEW Fully control variable-width strokes, arrowheads, dashes, and art brush scaling along a path.

Shape Builder tool - NEW Intuitively combine, edit, and fill shapes directly on your artboard without accessing multiple tools and panels

Apply raster effects, such as drop shadows, blurs, and textures, that maintain a consistent appearance across media.

Edit artwork in Illustrator while maintaining structure and interactivity added using Adobe Flash® Catalyst™. Adobe CS Review - NEW Create and share an online review of your artwork and view comments using Adobe CS Review, one of the new CS Live online services*. Paint with vectors that resemble natural-media brush strokes, controlling bristle characteristics and paint opacity Work faster with everyday tools. Join paths with a keystroke, draw behind, and draw inside. Create interactivity without writing code Take Illustrator designs into Flash Catalyst and create interactive experiences without writing code. *This product may allow you to extend its functionality by accessing certain features that are hosted online, including CS Live online services ("Online Services"), provided you have a high-speed Internet connection. The Online Services, and some features thereof, may not be available in all countries, languages, and/or currencies and may be discontinued in whole or in part without notice. Use of the Online Services is governed by separate terms of use and by the Online Privacy Policy, and access to some services may require user registration. Some Online Services, including services that are initially offered at no charge, may be subject to additional fees and require a separate subscription. For more details and to review the applicable terms of use and Online Privacy Policy, visit www.adobe.com. For more information about CS Live online services, visit www.adobe.com/go/cslive. Do More With CS5 Adobe Illustrator CS5 software offers unparalleled integration with other CS5 software enabling you to work effortlessly in a consistent, unified environment that delivers superior efficiencies.

Easily move your vector designs to Adobe Photoshop® to combine intricate paths and imagery, and still retain the editing capabilities of Illustrator. Use slices to define and name graphics in Illustrator, and then automatically rasterize, optimize, and save to a site in Adobe Dreamweaver®. Create complex design elements and motion paths in Illustrator for use in Adobe After Effects®. After Effects retains Illustrator layers, masks, gradients, and effects.

Business publishing made easy

Business publishing made easy

Business publishing made easy

Business publishing made easy

Amazing Art Corner taps into a child’s creative side, enabling any preschooler to create original computer-generated artwork. There are two creative art modes: automatic and manual. On automatic, the child operates various controls that influence patterns of art that are generated. On manual mode, the child paints in a more traditional manner, except that the paintbrush leaves a trail of colored balls. ODS Amazing Art Corner encourages artistic experimentation, and the fun artwork that is created promotes enjoyment of art. The Teacher’s Edition features included in the product provide guidelines to help get the most out of this amazing product.

Art Across the Curriculum Right to Copy License. Art Across the Curriculum helps the K-8 teacher integrate art and technology into the classroom. These unique and easy-to-use lesson plans expand and enrich the subjects educators are already teaching using standard programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Learn to integrate Celtic Knotwork into your study of the Irish Potato Famine, Kandinsky's paintings into a music lesson, mosaics into a geography unit and much more! Whether your classroom has two computers or ten, whether you have a closet full of art supplies or just a few trays of markers and colored pencils, this standards-based resource will enhance your teaching with great new ideas that will work for you!

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It's Boohbah time! These adventures will get you up and moving while exploring our magical world!

Software with Workbook

A 32-page full color workbook combined with a CD-ROM containing 26 activities.

Any preschool child can make fun, funny faces with this unique creative art product. ODS Character Creator provides an opportunity for young children to experiment with faces and figures, and create artwork that’s truly their own—there are literally more than one quadrillion different characters (that's a 1 followed by 15 zeros) that can be created using this product. Children can make characters that look like their friends or family, or experiment with whacky hairstyles and funny faces. There are so many possible combinations it will make your head spin.

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then you'll find there's no better way for kids to build their vocabulary than with the Children's Talking Dictionary. Just click on a word to see a color photograph and hear it spoken aloud. It's the latest reference tool for young children, and a fantastic way for preschoolers to understand the new words they encounter.

Helps your preschooler learn new words Makes a great reference tool for kids in early grades Over 1,750 words to choose from Includes sharp, detailed, full-color photos for every word Browse through the alphabet, or use the easy search function—it makes finding words a snap!

ClickN SPELL is the only spelling software program available today that is guaranteed to teach students to learn to spell or your money back! ClickN SPELL is a research based spelling program for PreK through 5th grade that teaches the 800 most commonly used words in the English language. The program may also be used as an intervention curriculum for struggling spellers regardless of age or grade level. Mastering this list of words has been proven to be very successful in mastering English. For example, the most commonly spoken 800 words are used 13 times more frequently than the next most common 800 words. ClickN SPELL therefore provides a solid foundation not just for spelling, but also for the English language in general. Authored by nationally recognized research professor, Dr. J. Ron Nelson author of our award winning ClickN READ Phonics program, we again offer the most powerful teaching tool of its kind. Everything needed is built into the program. Lessons run 15 to 30 minutes. Each lesson systematically builds on the previous one and prepares the child for the next lesson. The program's uncomplicated interface makes it easy to use. Control panel screens allow easy set up and access to progress reports and many other features. The graphics and short animated segments are vibrant, and without unnecessary bells and whistles keeping children focused on the lessons. ClickN SPELL is used online just like viewing standard web pages. There is no setup, training or program software to install and no waiting for shipping. There is also no concern on your computers platform, weather you have Windows 2000, XP, Vista or Mac OS 9, 10 or Intel As long as you can view the internet you can use ClickN SPELL. "SCHOOL SUBSCRIPTIONS AVAILABLE-CALL FOR PRICING"

Would you let four people and a chicken explore the insides of your body ? This is the question that Lenny has to ask himself in Volume 1, Explore Your Body, a giant animated adventure of tiny proportions!

Follow the adventures Doc, Sari, Emma, Hu and the Chicken as they plunge into the perilous pit of Lenny's insides! Avoid a dangerous uvula, experience a cough from the inside, play with a voicebox and lose yourself in the lungs. Your innards never looked so great.

Encourage creativity, self-expression and hone your writing skills with this unique software.

Sounds, narration and lively animation make this dictionary a lively interactive tour.

"Physical science teachers who embraced David Macaulay's The Way Things Work books and CD-ROM will want to add Pinball Science to their classrooms.

Give your child the competitive edge they deserve! Developed by dedicated educators.

Explains workings of more than 150 simple and complex machines and inventions.

Get your legs ready and start pedaling. Fly your GeoCycle on a trip across the U.S.! Learn geography as you experience our country's famous cities and landmarks firsthand - from the Golden Gate Bridge to Maine's rocky coast.

As a secret agent you have a mission to complete. Answer world geography questions correctly and you will make it to the International Weather Research Base where you have the opportunity to save the world from global warming.

Speedblade down roadways at record speeds, do a 720 in a half pipe, or dodge obstacles on sidewalks as quick as you can. Learn and practice your typing skills through 5 unique 3D animated in-line skating events. Through 20 levels of letters, numbers and punctuation symbols, students will strive to their best in hopes of making it to Star Row or Z-Hall of Fame. Roller Typing requires students to learn proper fingering techniques as well as develop speed and rhythm in both untimed and timed situations.

A Classic Learning Game that has helped millions of students learn key skills in telling time. Discover Time has a wide variety of carefully leveled activities where correct answers lead to a motivating game. Student pirates can search for buried treasure by correctly solving problems. This two player game is an essential part of any schools' software library.

Compete against Buzz, the bee, in these interactive spelling bee activities. In Spelling Bee, points are earned for correct spellings, and the player with the highest score at the end of ten words is the winner. Do you want the contest to be easy, a little hard, or a real challenge? In an easy game, Buzz will be slow on his buzzer; for a real challenge, Buzz will be quick to buzz. You can even set the game for two players and compete against your fellow classmates.

AVAILABLE AS SINGLE, 5 PACK AND NETWORK/SITE LICENSE (UNLIMITED USER)

Compete against Buzz, the bee, in these interactive spelling bee activities. In Spelling Bee, points are earned for correct spellings, and the player with the highest score at the end of ten words is the winner. Do you want the contest to be easy, a little hard, or a real challenge? In an easy game, Buzz will be slow on his buzzer; for a real challenge, Buzz will be quick to buzz. You can even set the game for two players and compete against your fellow classmates. AVAILABLE AS SINGLE, FIVE PACK AND NETWORK/SITE LICENSE (UNLIMITED USER)

This book focuses on helping teachers and students get started with global project-learning in the classroom and community.

Diversity in language and culture among students and staff can either be an obstacle or an opportunity to grow. Global project-based learning is a model for working with diverse students to utilize the differences into distinct learning advantages.

Weekly Reader Learning System: Mastering Elementary/Middle School Math 2009

Mastering Elementary/Middle School Math is the way to better grades. It helps students excel at addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and algebra. It has high-quality interactive tutorials that simulate actual classroom instruction

Mastering Skills for Kindergarten is the perfect way to get your preschooler ready for school. Through a series of colorful Games, Tales, and Worksheets created by educational experts, this dynamic and entertaining educational software captures a child’s imagination while teaching the basic skills for success in school.

Our two great products, Mariner Write and Mariner Calc, bundled in one package. Get your work done without all the intrusive "features" the other guys offer. UNIVERSAL-SUPPORTED

Students have lots of fun with 4 main activities: telling time, setting the time, answering questions by using calendars, and matching times.

A Trailblazing simulation that immerses students into the Westward Movement!

An innovative program that integrates early reading, writing, and keyboarding.

Read, Write & Type! presents a ground-breaking approach to early language education that reflects 10 years of classroom research. By using phonics to link reading with writing, this unique program teaches three essential skills — reading, writing, and typing - simultaneously. The Talking Hands feature provides spoken instruction and demonstrates each keystroke to help students learn the sounds of each letter and where each letter is located on the keyboard. As they progress through 40 adventure-filled lessons and activities, students quickly develop the phonics and typing skills they need to create their own words, sentences, and stories.

Kid Pix® Deluxe 4 for Schools has been designed expressly for the classroom, with extensive input from teachers and students to be the best personal productivity and creative tool for every K-5 classroom. It combines realistic art tools and powerful graphic handling capability, with design simplicity, ease-of-use and powerful new teacher tools to inspire creativity and empower learning throughout your curriculum. Teachers edition

From the Boston Tea Party to the signing of the Declaration of Independence to the Victory at Yorktown, put yourself on the scene of the American Revolution?s most dramatic moments! Become one of Liberty?s Kids

Easy-to-use writing and publishing tool!

The ThemeWeavers: Animals Activity Kit is the essential companion for theme-based teaching. Dozens of animal-themed, interactive activities immediately engage students to practice fundamental skills in math, language arts, science, social studies, and art. Millie, Bailey, and all of the favorite Edmark® friends appear in stories and activities, helping to teach concepts and providing guidance.

The ThemeWeavers: Nature Activity Kit is an all-in-one solution for theme-based teaching. In just a few minutes, teachers can select from the dozens of ready-to-use activities centering on the seasons and weather and be ready for the next day's lesson! Interactive and engaging activities cover multiple subject areas such as language arts, math, science, social studies, and art.

In this thrilling program, students are engaged in a quest to solve 14 individual mysteries where they learn cause and effect, communication using multimedia, deductive reasoning, examination of critical attributes, decision-making, resource management, and the understanding and control of complex systems.

Introduce the cultures of Argentina, France, Japan, Kenya, and Russia to students! Students gain an appreciation for cultural diversity while comparing cultures through number and word activities, stories, songs, games, and crafts. Cross-curricular activities explore math, creativity, and language arts.

Network Versions include: Teacher's Guide and a single CD with a license for a recommended maximum of 30 workstations in a handy 3-ring binder, toll free technical support, a lifetime warranty, and a 30-day approval policy.

Introduce the cultures of Argentina, France, Japan, Kenya, and Russia to students! Students gain an appreciation for cultural diversity while comparing cultures through number and word activities, stories, songs, games, and crafts. Cross-curricular activities explore math, creativity, and language arts.

School Versions include: Teacher's Guide and 2 CDs in a handy 3-ring binder, toll-free technical support, a lifetime warranty, and a 30-day approval policy.

In five adventurous activities, students build time-telling skills and explore the concept of time by controlling an animated movie. Trudy also helps bring geography closer to home as students develop mapping and direction skills while traveling the world learning about continents, oceans, and major landmarks.

Lab Packs include: Teacher's Guide and 6 CDs in a handy 3 ring- binder, toll free technical support, a lifetime warranty, and a 30-day approval policy.

This product features Universal Access features to address a variety of learning styles and abilities.

In five adventurous activities, students build time-telling skills and explore the concept of time by controlling an animated movie. Trudy also helps bring geography closer to home as students develop mapping and direction skills while traveling the world learning about continents, oceans, and major landmarks.

Network Versions include: Teacher's Guide and a single CD with a license for a recommended maximum of 30 workstations in a handy 3-ring binder, toll free technical support, a lifetime warranty, and a 30-day approval policy.

In five adventurous activities, students build time-telling skills and explore the concept of time by controlling an animated movie. Trudy also helps bring geography closer to home as students develop mapping and direction skills while traveling the world learning about continents, oceans, and major landmarks.

School Versions include: Teacher's Guide and 2 CDs in a handy 3-ring binder, toll-free technical support, a lifetime warranty, and a 30-day approval policy.

This product features Universal Access features to address a variety of learning styles and abilities.

In five adventurous activities, students build time-telling skills and explore the concept of time by controlling an animated movie. Trudy also helps bring geography closer to home as students develop mapping and direction skills while traveling the world learning about continents, oceans, and major landmarks.

Site Licenses include: Teacher's Guide and 35 CDs in a handy 3-ring binder, toll-free technical support, a lifetime warranty, and a 30-day approval policy.

Features & Benefits When Old MacDonald retired to Florida and his daughter took over the running of the farm, he could not have imagined the funny things that would happen! Young MacDonald has planted Singing Strawberries, encourages the animals to play hide and seek, breeds exotic chickens and has imported a Patchwork Pig! Your children will soon be brushing up their visual and auditory skills as they engage with wonderful characters such as Wonky the donkey and Minty the sheep, down on Young MacDonald’s Farm. Contents • Totally text free • Four activities with visual focus • Four activities with auditory focus • Three levels • Simple, configurable teacher options • Custom pointers

Age Range

PreK, 3 to 5 years of age

Introducing Studio and Showtime! A revolutionary way to add SigningAvatar characters to your content and see it signed!

Studio authoring tool allows educators, instructional system designers, and anyone who creates Web, CD-ROM, DVD, or kiosk content to bring the magic of characters that communicate through sign language to digital media. No previous animation or programming experience is required! Signed English (SE) translations are automatically generated using Sign Smith Studio. Authors that are fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) can create content that incorporates the signs, facial expressions, mouthing and eye gaze that are integral to communicating in ASL. The Showtime! cast of 3D animated SigningAvatar characters perform your script and sign your text. Studio creates web page HTML, script or video output.

Speed to Success! Improve grades and test scores Multimedia learning system makes even the toughest words manageable Great for students studying for college entrance exams Covers pronunciation and usage

The Voyage of the Mimi CD-ROM Collection contains all video episodes and expeditions, the Explore and Discover software, plus extension activities on 7 CD-ROMs. Teacher's Guide included.

Improve students’ speed and accuracy with this fun practice program. Four exciting games challenge students to improve speed and accuracy skills.