Take Your Digital Photos Further
The Print Shop Zoom offers the best in total photography and desktop publishing creativity. Easily edit, enhance and transform your photos into inspirational print projects. Insert your most cherished photographs into ready-made greeting cards, calendars and more to share with friends and family. Designed and certified for Microsoft Windows Vista. All new software--faster and easier-to-user than ever before.

All new content and powerful new features and functionality enable endless creative possibilities.

• Quick and easy keyword image and project search capabilities.
• Dynamic image and project resize tool makes it easier than ever before to preview and select the right image for your task.
• Easily access your images for a project using the Image Tray and drag and drop simplicity
• And much, much more!

Your Photo
Enhanced photo editing features provide professional looking results to make your photos perfect every time. Easily incorporate photos from digital cameras, the Internet, scanners or mobile devices into The Print Shop Zoom. Precision slider tools enable you to get the exact degree of change desired to fix common photo flaws, remove red-eye, crop images and apply special artistic effects.

Your Design
ALL NEW CONTENT--1000+ ready made project templates--greeting cards, calendars, invitations, banners, labels, and more. 40,000+ graphics and images--photography, drawings, seasonal graphics, and more. Apply sensational artistic effects to your photos or insert backgrounds and textures to any project--the possibilities are endless.

Your Way
Print & share your creations with friends, family & co-workers. Easily layout multiple photos onto a single sheet to print multiple photos at once. Email or print your personalized photo album pages. Features such as easy XPS file creation and professional quality printing will guarantee your projects have the refined look you want! Ensure your memories last a lifetime.

• Esily transform your photos into inspirational print projects
• 1000+ newly-designed project templates
• Powerful photo editing tools enable one-click fixes for common photo flaws
• Choose from 400+ fonts and text tools to personalize your projects
• XPS technology means cleaner, clearer, more vibrant printed documents

• Microsoft Windows Vista/XP SP2
• 512 MB RAM (1 GB Recommended)
• Pentium III 800 MHz or equivalent and higher
• DVD-ROM Drive
• 800 x 600 display, 16-bit High Color
• DirectX 9 Capable Graphics Card
• Microsoft .NET 3.0 Framework (Windows XP SP2 only; included on DVD)
• NTFS file system
• 3GB free hard drive space
• Internet Connection
• Windows-compatible printer
• User is responsible for all Internet access fees and phone charges

• Dr. Seuss The Cat In The Hat
• Dr. Seuss Green Eggs and Ham
• Dr. Seuss Daisy-Head Mayzie  DVD
• Progress Chart

• Spelling 
• Vocabulary
• Reading
• Phonics
• Syllables
• Rhyming
• Sentence Structure
• Reading Comprehension
• Main Ideas
• Problem-Solving
• Memory Skills
• Inspiration
• Learning Independence
• Confidence

Dr. Seuss The Cat In The Hat

With this great CD-ROM and a click of the mouse, The Cat in the Hat comes to life in your house. And along with the Cat come Thing One and Thing Two, they're all here together to have fun with you. You can follow along as the story is read, or click on the objects and play games instead. There may be surprises, some big and some small, if you just go through once you will not see them all. Which is why we have found kids will play once and then, they will go back and play again and again.

Skills Learned:

• Word Recognition
• Increased Vocabulary
• Reading Comprehension
• Computer Familiarity
• Spatial Relationships
• Causal Relationships

Activities:

• Games and activities on every page. Catch Thing One and Thing Two, arrange the puzzles or draw funny faces on the framed pictures for hours of play.
• Balancing act to balance the Cat.  Kids learn about special and causal relationships as they give the Cat more and more objects to balance.

Dr. Seuss Green Eggs and Ham

19 interactive pages of Dr. Seuss's Green Eggs and Ham are filled with clickable animated surprises and reading activities.  Build a solid reading foundation, while having fun!




Dr. Seuss Daisy-Head Mayzie DVD

Mayzie learns that love is more important than fame and fortune.  This is an endearing morality tale for our time and children of all ages.




Progress Chart

Using a progress chart, set goals for your child as they learn and play with Arthur and friends.  Reward their progress with star stickers.  Also includes helpful tips for parents on how to create a positive learning experience.

• Millie's Math House
• Beginning Math-Super Star Games
• Reader Rabbit DVD
• Progress Chart

• Counting
• Number Recognition
• Addition and Subtraction
• Carrying and Borrowing
• Place Value
• Basic Geometry
• Sizes
• Logic and Memory
• Pattern Recognition
• Sequences
• Problem Solving
• Equivalencies
• Inspiration
• Learning Independence
• Confidence

Millie's Math House

In seven fun-filled activities, students explore fundamental math concepts as they learn about numbers, shapes, sizes, quantities, patterns, sequencing, addition, and subtraction. They count critters, build mouse houses, create crazy-looking bugs, make jellybean cookies for Harley the horse, and find just the right shoes for Little, Middle, and Big.  Special features include Explore & Discover and Question and Answer modes, which balance independent play with structured learning, and positive, gentle feedback which enhances learning and persistence. 

Skills Learned:

• Identify and Compare Shapes and Sizes
• Create and Complete Patterns
• Learn Numbers to 30
• Practice Addition and Subtraction

Activities:

• Number Machine:  Number Machine has critters in the drawer who help you count and recognize numbers from 0-30.
• Cookie Factory:  Clicking on different devices in the Cookie Factory devices in the Cookie Factory to see what each one does. Try using them in different order as well. You can click the two buttons at the bottom of the screen to choose numbers 0-10 or 10-20 for the bins.

Beginning Math-Super Star Games

Shoot hoops and learn fundamental math skills, such as counting,, addition and subtraction.  Your child is sure to be a super star as they play bonus basketball games and learn math in a fun and encouraging environment.




Reader Rabbit DVD

Start your engines!  The Great Alphabet Race is about to begin!  Cheer on t he 26 letter racers as they head toward the finish line to win the coveted Golden Letter trophy!




Progress Chart

Using a progress chart, set goals for your child as they learn and play with Arthur and friends.  Reward their progress with star stickers.  Also includes helpful tips for parents on how to create a positive learning experience.

• Windows 2000 SP4, XP Home and Pro SP2, Vista
• Pentium II 200 MHz processor or faster
• 64 MB of RAM
• 50 MB free Hard Drive space
• 8X CD-ROM drive or faster
• DVD-ROM drive to view bonus DVD movie
• DirectX 8.1 compatible or higher Video Card
• 640 x 480 resolution
• SVGA display, 256 colors
• DirectX 8.1 compatible Sound Card
• Mouse
• Windows compatible printer (optional)

A comprehensive learning system for Middle School 

[Grades 6 - 8]



Middle School Advantage 2008 delivers the most award-winning content aligned with classroom curriculum. Get the best results with over 9,000 lessons and 2,400 exercises in the core subjects.  Take advantage of a premier educational tool that offers state standards-driven content to increase scores in key subject areas.

A Complete Student Resource Center now on DVD with 10 core subjects along with after school extras including PC games and more!


 

• Pre-algebra
• Algebra I
• Geometry
• Reading
• Vocabulary
• Grammar
• Earth Science
• U.S. History
• Foreign Language
• Typing

• 10 Core Subjects Expanding on Key Academic Areas
• 9,000+  Lessons Deliver Easy-to-Understand Concepts and Tutorials
• 2,400+  Exercises Adapt to Different Learning Levels and Styles
• Supports State Standards
• Student Planner
• After School Extras for today's students include music, PC games, mobile games, ringtones

Mathematics
Over 70 Lessons and 200 Exercises
Build a solid math foundation by mastering the fundamentals.

Pre-Algebra

• Formulas
• Decimals
• Percentages
• Factorization
• Measurements
• Scientific Notation
• Variables
• Word Problems
• Calculating Fractions
• Ratios and Proportions
• Order of Operations

• Functions
• Radicals
• Exponents
• Linear Inequalities
• Absolute Values
• Graphs
• Lines and Slopes

• Pythagorean Theorem
• Reasoning
• Angles
• Triangles
• Volumes
• Surface Area

English
Over 100 Lessons and 2,000 Exercises
A variety of entertaining interactive activities and lessons strengthen Language Arts aptitude.

Reading

• Prefixes and Suffixes
• Root Words
• Comprehension
• Main Ideas 
• Topic Sentences
• Summarizing
• Making Predictions
• Syllables

• Patterns 
• Word Definitions
• Synonyms
• Homophones
• Homographs

Grammar

• Nouns and Verbs
• Punctuation
• Capitalization
• Adjectives and Adverbs
• Verb Tense
• Subject/Verb Agreement
• Regular and Irregular Plurals

Science
Over 200 Illustrations and Animations,7,500 Keywords, 800 Cross-References
Explore the origin, structure and development of planet Earth through this fascinating multimedia program.  Investigates current issues such as the ozone hole, greenhouse effect, and acid rain.

Earth Science

• Weather
• Properties of Air
• Motion
• The Solar System
  • Planets
  • Space
  • Galaxies

History
Over 106 Lessons and 280 Video Clips
Students retrace historical events form the early settlement of North America through the Internet revolution of the late 20th and early 21st century.

U.S. History

• Colonization and Settlement
• Three Worlds Meet
• Revolution and the New Nation
• Expansion and Reform
• The Emergence of Modern America
• World War II
• The Great Depression
• Postwar United States
• The Civil War and Reconstruction
• The Development of the Industrial United States
• The Contemporary United States

Foreign Language
Over 1,000 Key Words and Phrases
Learn basic vocabulary and sentence structure in Spanish, French, German and Italian.  Each one comes complete with the Native Speak pronunciation flashcard system.

Communication

• Greetings
• Family Members
• Numbers
• Travel
• Human Anatomy
• Clothing
• Food and Beverages
• Dates and Times
• Furniture
• Dining Out
• Shopping

Typing
Over 15 Lessons and 7 Exercises
Learn standard keyboard techniques with award-winning Mavis Beacon.

Keyboard Skills

• Proper Keyboard Techniques
• Practice Tests
• Ergonomic Tips and Techniques
• 10 Keypad
• Speed Games
• Accuracy Games

• Windows 2000 SP4, XP (Home and Pro) SP2, Vista
• Pentium II 250 MHz or faster processor
• 128 MB of RAM
• 605 MB free Hard Disk space (If needed Internet Explorer requires an additional 50 MB hard-disk space)
• 8X DVD-ROM drive
• 800 x 600 (1024 x 768 recommended) 16-bit color Video Card
• QuickTime 6.0 or later (not Included)
• 16-bit Sound Card
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or higher
• Printer support: works with most popular printers (monochrome and color) supported by Windows
• 33.6 Kbps modem or faster and Internet service provider account required for Internet access

A comprehensive learning system for high school comprehension

[Grades 9 - 12]



High School Advantage 2008 was specially developed to supplement classroom curriculum by including award-winning content that support state standards. In-depth lessons with sample problems and questions teach, reinforce and track student progress in the core subjects.

A Complete Student Resource Center now on DVD with 10 core subjects along with after school extras including PC games and more!


 

• Algebra II
  Geometry and Trigonometry
• Composition
• Economics
• World History
• U.S. Government
• Foreign Language
• Typing
• Biology
• Chemistry and Physics

• 10 Core Subjects Expanding on Key Academic Areas
• 1,600+  Lessons Deliver Easy-to-Understand Concepts and Tutorials
• 2,000+  Exercises Adapt to Different Learning Levels and Styles
• Supports State Standards
• Student Planner
• Study Tools
• After School Extras for today's students include music, PC games, mobile games, ringtones

Mathematics
Over 265 Lessons and 900 Exercises
Solidify critical math skills and prepare for College exams or professional endeavors with lessons and exercises in the key subject areas.

Algebra II

• Roots
• Functions
• Conic Sections
• Quadratic Equations

• Triangles
• Angle Pairs
• Parallel Lines
• Quadrilaterals
• Perpendicular Lines
• Reasoning and Equality
• Coordinate Geometry
• Graphing Sine and Cosine
• Trigonometric Functions
• Trigonometric Equations

Economics
Practice micro-economics in a simulated environment with 1,000 different company scenarios

• Observe how markets function in a dynamic simulated setting.
• Compete in an interactive game that allows you to see the impact of changing economic conditions through time.
• Students are asked to manage a variety of companies in different market types ranging from single company monopolies to highly competitive markets.

Composition
Over 56 Lessons, 34 Skill Building Animations
169 Quiz Questions and 253 Modules
Students master writing with exercises that teach easy-to-learn techniques, proper sentence structure, essay and college writing.

• Pre-Writing
• Drafting
• Revising
• Organizing
• Editing
• Proofreading
• Publishing
• Presenting
• Evaluation
• Adopt tone

Science
Over 180 Lessons and 800 Animations
Supplement classroom experience and review Biology, Chemistry and Physics at your own pace.  Interactive multimedia lessons reinforce your understanding of these subjects and help you make sense of concepts, formulas, reactions and equations.

Biology

• Skeleton
• Muscles
• Cardiovascular System
• Human Development
• Scientific Classification
• Matter and Energy
• Atomic Structure
• Periodic Table

Chemistry and Physics

• Acids and Bases
• Organic Chemistry
• Nuclear Chemistry
• Linear Motion
• Laws of Gravity
• Weight and Mass
• Kinetic Theory
• Circular and Orbital Motion

History and U.S. Government
Over 300 Lessons and 75 Video Clips
Students retrace historical events and review key concepts in American government form the Declaration of Independence to the role of the Internet in the 21st century.

World History

• Renaissance
• Reformation
• Thirty Years War
• Age of Exploration
• Age of Enlightenment
• Industrial Revolution
• World Wars I and II
• Age of Terrorism

• Executive Branch
• Congress
• The U.S. Constitution
• The Bill of Rights
• The Electoral College
• The Balance of Powers
• Political Parties

Foreign Language
Over 1,000 Words and Phrases
Learn basic vocabulary and sentence structure in Spanish, French, German and Italian.  Each language comes complete with the Native Speak pronunciation flashcard system.

• Greetings
• Family Members
• Numbers
• Human Anatomy
• Clothing
• Food and Beverages
• Dates and Times
• Furniture
• Travel
• Dining Out
• Shopping

Typing
Over 15 Lessons and 7 Exercises
Learn standard keyboard techniques and advance your accuracy with finger positioning exercises.  Practice games and increase your skills with speed tests.

Keyboard Skills

• Proper Keyboard Techniques
• Practice Tests
• Ergonomic Tips and Techniques
• 10 Keypad
• Speed Games
• Accuracy Games