(Source: MARKETWIRE)Nova Development, a consumer software unit of leading global software developer and publisher Avanquest Software (EPA: AVQ), and Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids, today announced the release of three Nickelodeon software titles: "Dora the Explorer Lost and Found Adventure," "Dora Saves the Crystal Kingdom," and "Go, Diego, Go! Great Dinosaur Rescue & Safari Rescue," featuring Nickelodeon's popular animated preschool characters Dora the Explorer(TM) and Go, Diego, Go!(TM). The new software engages preschoolers ages 2-5 through interactivity and gaming, and teaches them about colors, shapes, numbers, matching, early reading, science, language development, and much more.

"Our goal is to give parents the tools they need to prepare their children for early learning in a fun way," said Shaan Kandawalla, Vice President, Digital Retail Games for Nickelodeon/MTVN Kids and Family Group.

"Our partnership with Nickelodeon extends our commitment to providing software that entertains and educates children," explained Roger Bloxberg, CEO, Avanquest North America.

The new product line includes three titles:

--  "Go, Diego, Go! Great Dinosaur Rescue & Safari Rescue" provides
    preschoolers with two complete rescue missions to allow them to experience
    a fascinating and magnificent adventure to Africa, plus the intriguing
    world of dinosaurs.  Along with Diego, Juma, Baby Jaguar, and Alicia,
    children learn essential skills in math, reading, language, and science.
    
--  In "Dora Saves the Crystal Kingdom," a greedy king has stolen the
    crystals that give Princess Allie's kingdom color.  Preschoolers will have
    to help Dora and Boots locate the crystals and turn the pale gray kingdom
    back into a colorful wonderland before it's too late.
    
--  In "Dora the Explorer Lost and Found Adventure," Dora and her friends
    are going to the park to put up a music show and follow it with a fun
    picnic.  They're about to start the show when, oh no!, Swiper shows up and
    swipes everything!  Preschoolers will help Dora and her friends find the
    musical instruments, party decorations, toys, and picnic items that Swiper
    swiped.