Top 10 Children's Software - Older Kids

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. VivaMedia

5. 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 book

8. 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.

10. Pet Vet 3D Animal Hospital

Treat a variety of animals; teach them tricks; fun. Vivamedia