Recommended Age: 11+
Publisher: Learning Company
Join the ClueFinders on a volcanic island adventure,
and prepare for an explosion of 5th grade skills!
Plunge into an island adventure with the ClueFinders! When a sudden
tsunami shipwrecks the savvy sleuths on an uncharted volcanic island, they
need your help to solve a mystery and escape before the volcano blows.
Tackle tricky challenges in reading, math, geography and science on a bold
adventure across the island, under the sea, and into the volcano!
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Explore 16 thrill-packed activities, all
geared specifically toward the learning needs of 5th graders.
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Build more than 85 critical 5th grade
skills in math, language arts, science, social studies, and
problem solving.
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Work your way up through four skill
levels.
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Stumped? No problem! Detailed help
features ease the way through tough challenges.
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Mark each milestone with a motivating progress report.
Trust ClueFindersŪ 5th Grade Adventures to build a whole
year of essential 5th grade skills!
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Multiplication
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Division
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Fractions
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Geometry
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Functions
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Reading comprehension
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Spelling
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Vocabulary
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Verb tenses
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Antonyms
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Synonyms
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Physical science
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Life science
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Ecology
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Environmental awareness
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U.S. geography
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Longitude and latitude
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U.S. and world history
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Cultural diversity
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Logic
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Visual reasoning
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Critical thinking
Now with the new A.D.A.P.T. Learning Technology!
A.D.A.P.T. Learning Technology is a dynamic system that continually
adjusts the program to match each player's growing abilities. A.D.A.P.T.
effectively builds skills, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
A. Assesses Abilities - A fun activity assesses each player's
skills. It then starts the learning adventure at the right skill level
in each program area.
D. Develops Skills - Each activity is tailored to each player's
individual progress.
A. Adjusts Levels - Skill levels are automatically adjusted to
match each player's growing abilities, so learning is always stimulating,
never frustrating.
P. Provides Help - The program's characters act as personal tutors,
offering detailed learning help when needed.
T. Tracks Progress - Every skill is monitored to pinpoint strengths
and weaknesses. A.D.A.P.T. helps players make progress in the areas they
need the most.
- Pentium 166 MHz or faster (Pentium II 300
MHz or faster for XP)
- Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP/Vista
- Hard Disk: 100 MB available
- RAM: 32 MB (128 MB RAM for XP)
- CD-ROM: 8X Speed
- Monitor: High Color, 16-bit
- Audio: Windows-compatible Sound card and
speakers
- Other: Mouse
- Recommended: Internet Access Printer

- Power PC 180 MHz or faster
- Mac OS 8.6-9x and OS X
- Hard Disk: 100 MB available
- RAM: 32 MB
- CD-ROM: 8X Speed
- Monitor: Thousands color Display, 16-bit
- Audio: Sound card and speakers
- Other: Mouse
- Recommended: Internet Access Printer