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Children are passionate about learning as much as possible on any topic - animals, people who help us, homes, ourselves and many more subjects. Count how many times in a day you hear the phrase from a child, 'Did you know...', when they have just found out something new. Technology can help them to quench this thirst for knowledge.

Technology can help them to quench this thirst for knowledge.

* There are lots of fun information books available on the computer for young children. The words can be read to the children and they may also include exciting animations and film clips. Try the younger Dorling Kindersley range such as My First Dictionary or Become a World Explorer or the 'Learners Library' series from Neptune (www.neptunect.co.uk).

* Use programmable robot Pixies and remote-control cars to explore small worlds. Here are some examples:

* Take photos of local shops. Print them out and stick them to cereal boxes to create a mini local town for the remote-control cars and Pixies to explore.

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