In fact, some early math concepts, and pre-reading skills are interwoven into this adventure. There are 5 activities to choose from in each of the 3 countries. The Games activities include a Kenyan bug game, a matching Bingo-like game in Argentina, and the chance to make a Kabuki Theater in the Japan location. Arts and Crafts activities allow children to color cultural artwork and do various projects they can print out and assemble away from the computer. A talking picture dictionary is always a click away for children in need of help in the form of translations.
Navigation is straightforward, and the scenes and characters are bright and fun.
Included is a well-done manual that contains loads of ideas and educational opportunities in addition to general instructions. I find this software to be fresh and unique. In particular, exposure to foreign languages through song is a powerful way to learn. It certainly pleased me when I heard my 4 year old telling her friend about how people from Argentina speak Spanish and people from Kenya speak Swahili. It is very easy for young children to be unaware of the fact that there is so much more to the world than just their own neighborhood and experiences.