ClueFinders 4th Grade Adventures: Puzzle of the Pyramid

Solve a Thrilling Mystery in Ancient Egypt!

Product Information

Join an archaeological dig and uncover a sinister plot to unleash an ancient force upon the world.  Learn math, reading, science, geography, and problem solving - and help the ClueFinders prevent disaster!  Clever sleuthing will help you solve this Egyptian adventure.  You will need to decipher an ancient Egyptian scroll to rescue the professor and recover the tomb's lost relics, and help stop this evil archaeologist from unleashing an ancient force upon the world.  A learning adventure full of fun while building essential fourth grade skills.  

A personalized learning experience

  Places your child at just the right skill levels
  Adjusts to keep pace with your child's abilities
  Provides help when your child needs it
  Tracks your child's progress in every area


Skills Learned

Math

• Multiplication
• Division
• Addition
• Subtraction
• Word Problems
• Fractions
• Decimals
• Charts and Graphs

Language Arts

• Reading Comprehension
• Vocabulary
• Parts of Speech
• Grammar
• Spelling

Science

• Life Science
• Earth Science
• Physical Science

Geography

• Major Countries
• U.S. Geography
• Maps and Legends

Problem Solving

• Logical Reasoning
• Hypothesis Testing
• Pattern Recognition

Special Features

• 21 Interactive Activities
• 60+ Skills Covered
• 4 Skill Levels
• Detailed Help
• Progress Reports

Activities Include

Vocabulary
Spell your way across the chasm.  Be careful; one wrong letter can spell disaster!

Math and Equations
Solve math problems with decimals as you stack the column sections to build a miniature palace.

Geography and Maps
Master U.S. and world geography as you help ship packages around the world.

Reading
Building reading comprehension skills as you interpret written passages to earn valuable clues.

Science and Logic
Develop knowledge of mass, force, and angles to construct a bridge. Watch out for crocodiles!

Problem Solving
Use the jewels in Joni's backpack to complete the pattern on the palace doors.


Product Features

• Move the mouse or strike any key to play
• Personalize the play land with names, pictures, and voices.
• Feel the activities with an Immersion TouchSense - enabled mouse.  (Tactile mouse and Windows 98/Me/2000 required to use this feature)

Includes

ClueFinders 4th Grade Adventures Puzzle of the Pyramid includes the Mystery Mansion Arcade strategy games in this Deluxe 2 CD Set!  A secret mastermind and four villainous cohorts have lured the ClueFinders to a sinister-looking house.  It's a trap!  Help them escape their arcade challenges and reveal the startling identity of the mastermind!

Features:

• Hi score feature
• Multiple levels of challenge

Activities:

• Joni's Last-Chance Labyrinth:  Courage and cleverness are needed to outsmart hostile plants in this dangerous labyrinth.
• Santiago's Pinball Predicament:  Pilot across obstacles, over targets, and off flippers to stay on course.  Light up the pinball letters to win.
• Owen's Radical Pizza Race:  Negotiate through a gigantic, spinning, deep-dish pizza on a sub-sandwich with wheels.
• Leslie's Bookerang Library:  Look out! Make quick decisions on sorting the falling books or Leslie stayed trapped.

Software pictured here is represented by the packaging for easier viewing. You will receive actual software on CD.



Windows Requirements

• Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP
• 166 MHz Pentium or faster
• 32 MB RAM
• 100 MB free hard disk space
• 640x480 monitor, 16-bit color
• SoundBlaster 16 or compatible sound card and speakers 
• 8X CD-ROM drive
• Mouse
• Internet access recommended
• Color printer recommended
• Microphone recommended (not included)

Macintosh Requirements

• Mac OS 8.6–9.x, and OS X
• PowerPC 180 MHz or faster
• 32 MB RAM
• 100 MB free hard disk space
• 640x480 monitor, thousands of colors
• 16-bit stereo sound
• 8X CD-ROM drive
• Mouse
• Internet access recommended
• Color printer recommended
• Microphone recommended (not included)