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Lighting fires and stringing wires... It's all in a day's work with InventorLabs Technology. This super-cool software package gives you a window into the laboratories of Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, and James Watt, each of whom is kind enough to explain his work with electric lights, telephones, and steam engines--and let you do a little experimenting of your own.Once you've absorbed a bit of information about what the inventors are trying to do, you can manipulate the equipment and try new combinations, learning what works and what doesn't, and ultimately design your own experiments. This unique feature is a great asset for the creative learner; hours can whiz by as you try new combinations, take notes, and keep working on your invention. With this program, kids and grownups can develop the same critical reasoning skills that inventors and scientists use every day, rather than just passively reading about the process. The interface and lab graphics are gorgeous and easy to get lost in as you explore the labs, inventions, and timelines that reveal the inventors' historical surroundings. The software itself is easy to install and doesn't drain system resources, making it great for older computers as well as this year's models. Show those 19th-century know-it-alls that you've got what it takes, too: pick up InventorLabs Technology and get to work. (Ages 10 and older) --Rob Lightner
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