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Press Release
Teaching for Thinkings World History Wins Prestigious
All Star Award
Vancouver,
BC (May 23, 2003) Teaching for Thinking, Inc., recently
received the All Star Award for its World
History: A Comparative Civilizations Perspective CD-ROM
set from Childrens Software Revue magazine. World History
provides a comprehensive sweep of history from 10,000 BC to
the 21st Century; each of its nine chapters is narrated by
characters from the era and includes hundreds of images and
music.
"This is a stand-out product" said Ann Orr, Senior
Editor of Childrens Software Revue. "students will
be inspired to delve further into history as they explore
the programs deep and well-presented content."
"We are very excited to win this award," said Mary
Connolly, Teaching for Thinkings CEO. "World History
has been well received in the education market since its release
late last year and it is particularly rewarding to have it
validated by such a prestigious, experienced review magazine."
The review praises the product: "Very impressive
The
imagery, which includes great masterpieces of art, photographs,
artist renderings, etc., is rich and often striking
The
program is fascinating, well designed and thoughtful."
CSR, May/June 2003.
About Childrens Software Revue
CSR has reviewed over 7000 software and new media products
since 1993 and is a well-respected source of unbiased information.
Products are reviewed and rated by members of its team of
experienced educators, interns and over 100 test families.
About Teaching for Thinking, Inc.
TfT is a publisher of digital learning materials for the
education and retail markets. Founded in 2001 by Dr. Selma
Wassermann and Mary Connolly, its goal is to provide engaging
products that promote and build habits of critical thinking.
The products meet national and state curriculum standards.
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