NEWS AND NOTES Learning With Barbie (NAPSA)—Oneof the world’s most famous dolls is entering the digital age—lending her likeness and voice to a series of learning products for girls age 5 and up. New talking Barbie laptop can be a fun way for girls to learn math, spelling, vocabulary and more. The “Barbie B-Book”is a laptop computer which features Barbie’s voice and animated images to interact and guide girls through more than 50 activities, including spelling, grammar, vocabulary, math, logic, memory, computer skills and games. The pocket-sized companion, “Barbie B-Book Fun On The Go” is packed with 25 fun and challenging activities, making it ideal for traveling. It features an assortment of word, memory, logic, math, music and computer skill activities plus cool games. The “Barbie B-Smart Math & Secrets Bracelet” helps teach the secrets of mathematics, with digital sound guiding girls through a series of question-and-answer math and word game modes. “These interactive Barbie playthings will offer an inspirational way of learning and thinking creatively with Barbie’s help,” said Steve Jackson, Executive Vice President of Oregon Scientific’s Toy Division. To learn more, call 1-800-853- 8883 or visit the Web site at www.oregonscientific.com.
