There is a new open source project that aims to help your kids learn something actually useful called Phylomon.  I had always thought this would be a good idea.  I never cease to be amazed by how much kids can memorize about Pokemon.  Many can just rattle off every last detail about about them like experts in some scientific field.  I have nephews who could even draw them all.  It really is remarkable.  It would be cool if this thing took hold and kids could learn more about the animals around them.  However it seems like kids can sense when something is actually educational and won’t touch it with a 10 foot pole