Archive for August, 2007
Whyville
Whyville at a Glance
- In short: An educational, hands-on simple 2D world where students earn clamshells while learning about various topics.
- URL: http://www.whyville.net
- Maintained by: Numedeon, Inc. since 1999
- Price: Free access, or purchase a “Whyville Pass” for priority access and extra features
- Whyville System Requirements: Java-enabled Web browser
- Platforms supported: PC, Mac
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Club Penguin
Club Penguin at a Glance
- In short: A penguin-themed world for kids with several mini-games, social activities, and igloos to customize.
- URL: http://www.clubpenguin.com
- Maintained by: Disney and New Horizon Interactive since 2005.
- Price: Free for limited access, or $5.95/month (or a cheaper rate for longer term subscriptions)
- Club Penguin system requirements: Flash-supported Web browser
- Platforms supported: PC, Mac
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