Rango: The World will appeal to kids who have seen the movie and also to those that enjoy cowboys and a Western setting.... Read More»

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Set in the same world as the "Clone Wars Adventures" TV series, Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures lets kids create an avatar and mix with others on a star base with several rooms as well as interactive objects and characters.... Read More»

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The first decade of the 21st century has been packed with innovations and entertainment that have forever changed childhood -- and parenting. Some of these have been fabulous. Others? Not so great.... Read More»

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By Anne Collier - Thu Aug 28, 2008 6:19pm PDT

There are more than 150 virtual worlds -- either open now or in development -- targeting people 18 and under,... Read More»

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By Larry Magid - Tue Jul 15, 2008 1:49pm PDT

Google has just launched Lively - a virtual "3D world" in the same genre as Second Life. The service is free and open to anyone 13 years or older and is definitely not appropriate for younger children.... Read More»

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By Larry Magid - Mon Jul 7, 2008 2:22pm PDT

Sites like Club Penguin and ZooKazoo provide an opportunity for kids to interact in a much more limited way than social networking sites like MySpace.... Read More»

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