JumpStart Explorers - LEARN HISTORY Kids learn history firsthand as they blaze the trail with the world's greatest explorers and take command of 5 incredible expeditions!
Product Information
Discover History Early!
The time to ignite your child's interest in history is right now while the
window of opportunity is wide open. Child development research indicates
that children are most receptive to learning at a young age. JumpStart's early
learning products take advantage of this window of opportunity and offer
children a solid foundation for future skill development.
You'll make history as you blaze the trails with the world's great explorers.
Jump right into the adventure as you travel back in time and team up with
courageous explorers to reveal the secrets of newly discovered worlds. Five
history-making expeditions in all:
- Explore the Pyramids with King Tut
- Claim first steps at the South Pole
- Uncover the lost civilization of the
Incas
- Sail to Asia with Marco Polo
- Discover
You will explore ancient China and celebrate Chinese New Year. Sail the
Mayflower across the ocean to Plymouth Rock. Discover the wonders of the
pyramids with King Tut. Uncover the lost civilization of the Inca Indians in
Peru. Travel by dogsled to claim first steps at the South Pole. The fun is
just beginning!
Skills Learned
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Famous world explorers
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Ancient world history and cultures
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Geography
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Navigational skills
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Problem solving
Product Features
Blaze Your Trail
What's the best route to your final destination? Play the mapping game to
get your bearings straight. Sneak a Peek
Want to know what life was really like in the places you're going? Animated
videos give you the inside scoop.
Discover New Worlds
The Sphinx is a lion with the head of a king - but you can have fun designing it
any way you like!
Get Your Gear
Make a Chinese noisemaker and celebrate the New Year! Printable games
decorations and crafts let you take the fun offline.
Race to the Finish
Make your way through twisting trails as you race to be the first to the South
Pole.
Mission Accomplished!
You have just landed one of history's biggest expeditions. Celebrate with a
party in your honor!
Windows Requirements
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Windows 98/Me/XP/Vista
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16x CD-ROM drive
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10MB available on hard drive
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High-color (16-bit) graphics
capability
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Windows compatible sound card
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Printer (recommended)
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