, measuring, counting, patern matching, problem solving and early reading skills.Similarly 'How Things Work in Busytown' features eight activities that enable players to practice word recognition, vocabulary, pattern recognition, sequencing, community roles, problem solving, colour and counting skills in Busytown.3) BusyTown Best Christmas EverPic: BestXmas.bmpAges: 3-7 yearsPrice: $49.95 Distributor: Hilad 02 9700 9377Publisher: Simon and SchusterRequirements: Pentium 90, Win 95, 16 MB RAM, 4 X CD-ROMMacintosh: Power mac, System 7.1, 8 MB RAM, 4 X CD-ROMRating: lllA latest release in the Busytown series based on the best-selling books by Richard Scarry, 'Busytown Best Christmas Ever', features a snow-covered Busytown for young players to explore. You join Huckle and Lowly to cut down and trim the Christmas tree, decorate the gingerbread, take a trip with Santa on his flying sleigh, and help Santa Bear finish all the toys.At the card shop you can make real Christmas ornaments, cards and gift tags. Click the shape you want to decorate and select designs and greetings by clicking the arrows, then dragging the designs onto the card, ornament of tag. You then print your creation and fold the paper in half to achieve a three dimensional effect.At the gift shop you can pick a story for Father Cat to read to you and on Christmas morning you help Huckle and Lowly give out the presents that Santa has left under the tree....
