JumpStart Explorers - XS36176

Product Description

JumpStart Explorers - XS36176 - GRADE SCHOOL & SOFTWARE & LEARN HISTORY

Children Ages 5 - 8 Learn History with these Five History-Making 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

Famous world explorers
Ancient world history and cultures
Geography
Navigational skills
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

Windows 98, Me, XP, Vista, Windows 7 (32-bit)
16x CD-ROM drive
10MB available on hard drive
High-color (16-bit) graphics capability
Windows compatible sound card
Printer (recommended)

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Publisher:Knowledge Adventure

UPC:798936834553