e28 – Software for Kids

We review some of the best software for kids on the Apple II and the Classic Mac, most of which we grew up with. Along the way we die of dysentery (not really), pursue a sticky-fingered filcher, and put "something on that I don't like!"

We review some of the best software for kids on the Apple II and the Classic Mac, most of which we grew up with. Along the way we die of dysentery (not really), pursue a sticky-fingered filcher, and put "something on that I don't like!"

Followup
Momoko Kikuchi aka "Japanese Ellen Feiss"
the Simplicity Shootout guy reveals himself
MECC

The MECC Software Repository
the Trails
Oregon Trail
play online [Internet Archive]
Oregon Trail II (CD-ROM) – download
what survives on iOS
Yukon Trail – download
Africa Trail – download
Maya Quest – download
Munchers
Number Munchers
play online [Internet Archive]
iOS port
Word Munchers
play online [Internet Archive]
Super Munchers – download
Secret Island of Dr. Quandary
Museum Madness
Brøderbund Software
wiki entry
Galactic Empire
gameplay video
The Print Shop
Carmen Sandiego
Where in the World…?
World Almanac and Book of Facts
Where in the USA…?
PBS TV game show
Lynn Thigpen (The Chief!)
Greg Lee
Rockapella theme song
Kid Pix
demo footage
Logical Journey of the Zoombinis
available on iOS, Steam
The Learning Company
wiki entry
Reader Rabbit
Reader Rabbit Smart & Jump for iOS ★☆☆☆☆
Reader Rabbit Kart Racing for iOS ★☆☆☆☆
Super Solvers
Midnight Rescue!
Treasure Mountain!
unsuccessful acquisition by Mattel
Performa bundled software
Widget Workshop by Maxis
Pangea Software
Power Pete / Mighty Mike
Nanosaur
Bugdom
Around the World in 80 Days