About the product/service: As part of the TOS Homeschool Crew I received a free download of WonderMaps. Wondermaps is a new product from Bright Ideas Press (The Mystery of History folks!) that includes over 350 maps. I'm going to be lazy this time, and pull some of the description from the Bright Ideas website. (There are just some times when it doesn't make sense to re-invent the wheel.)
• Historical or modern-day maps
• Outline, reference, political, or topographical maps
• Black-and-white or color maps
• Features including: names, borders, rivers, cities, physical features, and graticules
WonderMaps includes:
• 60+ maps of the world
• 60+ maps of the USA
• 125 historical maps, including 25 biblical maps
• The complete map sets from The Mystery of History vols. I–III and All American History vols. I & II
Here's a video!!!
What are the pros of this product? Well, let's just say, if you want a map, you can pretty much be sure they have it! :) Oh, and it's very, very cool!
What's not to like? Well, maybe you'll get overwhelmed with all the choices! :)
The Crazy Mom take: I admit, I was blown away by how cool this product is! I'm really sorry that I didn't have this a little earlier in the year when we needed some maps for a couple of projects. I just decided that for review purposes, I'd just let the kids play around with it for fun. I know this product will come in handy time and time again. We've been a bit "light" on geography, but now I can easily pull it other subjects like literature, current events, and more! Very cool, indeed.
What's the bottom line? $49.95
I am going to give WonderMaps 5 out of 5 smileys!!!
Check it out! http://brightideaspress.com/
See what my fellow TOS Crew members have to say @
http://homeschoolblogger.com/homeschoolcrew/783915/
*The Smiley System:
I can't really recommend this product. I doubt this product would be helpful to many people. This is a good product, but isn't right for everyone. Most homeschool moms will find this useful. This is great, and I would recommend it to anyone!!!Disclaimer!!! I reviewed this product because I am a member of The Old Schoolhouse Homeschool Crew. I was given the product by the vendor to use and evaluate in my home so that I might share my insights with others. Other than receiving the product, which I kinda have to to be able to assess the product, I am not compensated for my reviews in any way. I am in no way obligated to give a positive review. I do try to point out negatives when I see them, though I am admittedly a pretty easy going gal! What you read are my honest assessments of the products I receive.
As with all products, you must do the research before buying. Please visit the the other crew members' blogs, the vendor websites, and any other review sites you might find before buying. I can't guarantee that a product will work for you. You must decide what will fit with your teaching style, and your child(ren)'s learning style(s). I do not judge anything other than the educational value of the products I review. I am not qualified to make judgements as to the safely of any product, and I make no guarantee that the products I review are safe for you, your family, or anyone else. I am simply giving my opinion; only you know what is best for you and your family.
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