USA Explorer

by DK Multimedia

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004NHKZ
• Item model number: 789445441
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,789 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #9 in Software > Children's Software > Social Studies
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

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As enjoyable and educational as its sister program, My First Amazing World Explorer, this game teaches U.S. geography. Kids are asked to deliver a package to Joe, a fella who is traveling all over the 50 states. By reading (or listening to) clues, children track Joe down and in the process visit dozens of interesting locations and landmarks. In some locations, the software dishes up historical facts. In others, the program rewards players with stickers of local landmarks or animal inhabitants. When players track Joe down five times, they become official USA Explorers.

The automatic narration can be toggled off for times when you'd rather kids read the text themselves. There are two levels of difficulty plus some mini games and activities found in Joe's bedroom. This is a fun program that gets kids thinking- a real winner.
Teaches: U.S. geography, history
Age Range: 5-9 Copyright © 2000 Children's Software Revue

Amazon.com Product Description

USA Explorer provides mystery and entertainment along with an in-depth geography lesson. You'll track down clues from coast to coast as you try to deliver an important secret package. Throughout your travels, you'll learn about the history, customs, and cultural practices of every region.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excelent, August 23, 2000

By 

Stacy Bowman (La Mirada, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: USA Explorer (CD-ROM)

This was a great learning tool for my 11 year old son that was in fith grade. State history and capitols are the focus of learning in his fith grade class. This was a great means of study for him. Fun and chalenging.

1.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't work on Macs, August 16, 2010

By 

MariBW - See all my reviews

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This review is from: USA Explorer (CD-ROM)

The product advertises it works on Macs, but it doesn't. We called several places for assistance, including DK Multimedia & no one could get it to work on our Mac.