For whatever reason, our school systems do not give the subject of geography the attention it deserves. In some respects this attitude has some merit to it. Which brings us, by way of small detour, to the present software review. Several programs on the market excel at bringing the subject of geography to life. The most widely known programs are the Carmen Sandiego series, by Broderbund, which entice students into playing a game of sleuth.
Students fly from city to city, trying to track down a villain.
All the while they learn facts and figures about important American landmarks and locales. The Carmen Sandiego series truly deserves the praise it has received from educators and parents. No other programs get children so quickly involved in working, and enjoying, the subject of geography. But you can't learn the lay of the land by jetting around from one city to another. To learn what this country looks like, you have to get out on the road.