2 Math and
Logic Adventures
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Zoombinis
Logical Journey
An
Epic
Adventure of Math and Logic
Travel
to a remarkable new world and treat your brain to an
outlandishly fun and challenging adventure. Diabolical Bloats have
seized Zoombini Isle, and it will take a clever mind to help the
Zoombinis navigate their way to safety. Standing between you and your
destination are twelve perilous puzzles, with four levels of difficulty
each. But beware, this is no ordinary challenge. Zoombinis’ captivating
gameplay features math without numbers. Solving Zoombinis puzzles uses
the process of mathematical thinking. This process includes organizing
information, reasoning with evidence, and testing systematically. Dive
into the exciting and wacky world of the Zoombinis and develop
information-age logic skills used in writing computer programs,
organizing spreadsheet data, and searching for information on computer
networks.
Features:
- NEW! Printable activities. Sharpen your
skills even when you’re away from the computer.
- NEW! Immersion TouchSense. Feel the
adventure through your mouse*.
- 12 perilous puzzles with 4 levels of
difficulty each.
- Play again and again! With puzzle
reformulation, it’s a new game each adventure!
- Helpful puzzle clues and a handy
practice mode build confidence every step of the way.
- A detailed Parent’s Guide explains the
innovative educational approach behind each puzzle.
- Logical Journey supports the math
standards of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Skills:
- Algebraic Thinking
- Data Analysis
- Graphing and Mapping
- Logical Reasoning
- Pattern Finding
- Problem Solving
- Statistical Thinking
- Theory Formulation and Testing
*Tactile mouse and Windows® 98/Me/2000
required to use this feature.
As smart as they are, the Zoombinis just can’t
seem to stay out of trouble! Caught in a severe storm, a small band of
Zoombinis seeks shelter in a mountain cave. Now the Zoombinis find
themselves trapped in a hazardous tunnel where mysterious creatures
lurk. The Zoombinis’ escape rests squarely on your shoulders, or more
accurately, on your brain. With nine perplexing puzzles and three
levels of difficulty, each perilous challenge will test your
mathematical thinking skills-which include organizing information,
reasoning with evidence, and testing systematically. Develop the
information-age logic skills used in writing computer programs,
organizing data, working with spreadsheets, and more. Featuring a great
new 3D look, advanced concepts like networks and binary numbers and
even more wacky characters and encounters, Zoombinis Mountain Rescue is
an outrageous educational adventure that is as fun (and addictive) as
it is educational!
Features:
- Brand new adventure! Meet colorful new
characters and face exciting new challenges in the sequel to the
award-winning Zoombinis Logical Journey™!
- Reinforce skills covered in Zoombinis
and introduce additional advanced concepts.
- New! Additional concepts! Challenge
yourself with NEW concepts like binary numbers, networks, permutations,
and more. Plus, reinforce the skills covered in Zoombinis Logical
Journey!
- Explore 9 perilous puzzles with 3 levels
of difficulty each! Face fresh challenges each time you play!
- Enjoy the captivating gameplay
experience. With the Zoombinis’ unique puzzles, it feels like you’re
playing a game, as opposed to learning a lesson.
- Helpful puzzle clues and a handy
practice mode build confidence every step of the way.
- Mountain Rescue supports the math
standards of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
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Windows Requirements
Platform: Windows 95/98/ME/2000 or Windows® XP
Media: CD-ROM
CPU: Pentium 166 MHz+ (300 MHz for XP)
RAM: 32 MB (128 MB RAM for XP)
Hard Drive: 40 MB free*
CD-ROM: 8X
Sound: Windows compatible sound card,
speakers
Monitor: High color, 16-bit
Optional: Tactile mouse (for use with
Win 98/ME/2000)
Other: *An additional 7 MB of disk space
may be required to install Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Macintosh Requirements
Platform: MAC OS 8.6 through OS X
Media: CD-ROM
CPU: Power PC 180 MHz+
RAM: 32 MB
Hard Drive: 40 MB free*
CD-ROM: 8X
Sound: Speakers
Monitor: High color, 16-bit, 13 inches
Other: *An additional 7 MB of disk space
may be required to install Adobe Acrobat Reader
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