Health & Anatomy
The Virtual Body
Kids (10 & up) are the intended audience for The Virtual Body (IVI Publishing). This program is based on a Time-Life book, but it feels more like a textbook (more…)
Dr. Health’nstein’s Body Fun February 21, 2009
Health & Anatomy
Dr. Health’nstein’s Body Fun
Dr. Health’nstein’s Body Fun (StarPress Multimedia – ages 8 & up) is a game, although not one that every child will enjoy. The basic layout is the “road of life,” which has four parts, going from childhood (the game starts at age 10) through old age (more…)
Mayo Clinic Family Health Book: The Ultimate Guide to Health January 22, 2009
Health & Anatomy
Mayo Clinic Family Health Book: The Ultimate Guide to Health
Obviously the name Mayo Clinic, attached to any health title, adds a measure of prestige and the expectation of a definitive work (more…)
PDR Family Guide to Prescription Drugs, Third Edition, The January 13, 2009
Health & Anatomy
The PDR Family Guide to Prescription Drugs, Third Edition
A poor drug reference is The PDR Family Guide to Prescription Drugs, Third Edition (Medical Economics Company), which displays a stunning lack of effort at just about every level (more…)
Multimedia Personality Test January 12, 2009
Health & Anatomy
Multimedia Personality Test
Multimedia Personality Test (Virtual Entertainment) is for the health of the mind – categories include the “well-being test,” the “self-image test,” and, hold onto your aura crystals, the “destiny test (more…)
