Make your home comupter a family learning and games machine with these top software picks for children's software for older elementary children.
1. Microsoft Encarta Reference Library Premium
Go for the Premium DVD edition for a complete reference library for the entire family. Includes Kids Encarta for your younger child, plus premium web content and links for upper-level homework help.
2. ArcSoft Funhouse
Have fun with your digital photos with Funhouse.3. Hallmark Card Studio Deluxe
Cardmaking is a favorite activity of older kids and families.4. Genius - The Tech Tycoon
A sim game that is geared to inventions and physics problem solving. VivaMedia5. Nancy Drew Games
Nancy Drew computer games are enormously popular with girls. Don't miss the fun of these adventure games.6. Learn to Play Chess with Fritz and Chesster 2
Don't let your kids leave elementary school without learning to play chess. A fun way to learn is with this award-winning software game.7. Starry Night™ Complete Space & Astronomy Pack
Three CD-ROMs of planetarium and space exploration software, over an hour of movies on DVD, and an illustrated astronomy book8. Scrapbook Factory Deluxe
More fun with your digital photos, create scrapbooks for printing or to view from CD-Rom.9. Civilization III
For your older strategy game lover, Civilization III is a deep strategy game that parents and kids love.