ComputED Learning Lab, San Diego's leading computer education facility for children and adults, is pleased to announce winners of its 6TH ANNUAL BEST EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE AWARDS (BESSIES) - awards aimed at recognizing innovative and content-rich programs which are appropriate for family purchase on the retail market. The BESSIES have had the distinction of previously being co-sponsored by the CBS-affiliate in San Diego (KFMB-TV/Ch.8). The BESSIES are a gift-giving guide for families, listing  the best children's educational software for the holiday season. Press releases go out to news media locally, nationally, and at prominent educational web sites on the Internet, including our own (http://computed.simplenet.com). All submitted titles are also included in demonstrations to school districts, teachers, and the public throughout the year in ComputED's Educational Software Preview Center.

EARLY ELEMENTARY

Math: Blue's 123 Time Activities [Humongous
       (800) 499-8386]

Science: Magic Schoolbus Explores the World of
       Animals [Microsoft (800) 426-9400]

Art: Kid's Media Magic [Humanities/Advantage]
       (800) 321-7511 Sunburst

Interactive Story: Freddi Fish 4: The Hogfish Rustlers
      of Briny Gulch [Humongous (800) 499-8386]

English as a Second Language: Smiletown [Gakugei
      (81-6-6365-5315)]

UNIQUE

Social Studies: Odyssey II [Leapfrog (800) 701-5327]