ClueFinders 3rd Grade |  | From: The Learning Company
List Price: $29.95
Buy New: $4.45
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Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 445
Format: CD-ROM
Platforms: Mac, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 95
Genre: Action Games
ESRB: Early Childhood
Media: CD-ROM
Age: 8 - 12.9166666667 years
Operating System: Windows 98
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 1.5
Model: TGA3744BE
UPC: 772040778606
EAN: 0772040778606
ASIN: B00003065G
Publication Date: 2000
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Amazon.com Review
Playing 3rd Grade Adventures is a lot like falling into the middle of a Saturday morning cartoon adventure. On the first CD- ROM, "The Mystery of Mathra," Uncle Horace is lost in a South American rain forest said to be the home of Mathra, an evil mythical bird. You have to join with a team of young rescuers to find Horace and learn what's destroying the jungle. But get ready to practice a lot of math, reading, science, geography, and problem-solving skills along the way. Following this long and twisted tale takes players through "The Monkey Kingdom and the Goo Forest," where problems are presented by a colorful cast of apes, spiders, and even a quartet of talking flowers that sound a bit like the Beatles. Each problem solved earns you whimsical items for bartering--sneezeberries, goo beetles, or snagnets--that later become your ticket to the keys to the Lost City, where Mathra resides. Solving "The Mystery of Mathra" takes a lot of perseverance. Although the game is rated for children aged 7 to 9, and is equipped with a system that adjusts the program to different ability levels, it's really too difficult for 7- and 8-year-olds to play alone. But 3rd Grade Adventures' games are clever, and kids will love playing along with the animated characters. The package also offers a second CD-ROM full of printable workbooks and activity sheets--just in case parents feel their kids are having too much fun. (Ages 7 to 9) -- Sharon Griggins
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 son's favorite September 23, 2009
Oboe Yuki (Dexter, MI USA)
My son loves the Cluefinders series. Even though the math in it is challenging for him (because speed is often necessary), the rewards are fun and motivating enough that he sticks with it until he beats the game. He also finds the characters and the setting amusing. I recommend it highly, especially as something for kids to play with over the summer.
 Not as good [...] July 17, 2009
Jolly Green Giant
I went cheap and bought this for my 3rd grader because it was on sale. Unfortunately, since she's used [...]products in the past, she was disappointed. I found the software to be pretty decent[...] She ended up using her birthday money to buy the one she wanted. The math was helpful on here though and I found there to be less dialogue and more learning on this one, although with all of these games there seems to be a lot of dialogue.
 does not work on OSX June 2, 2009
S. Glikbarg (santa barbara, CA USA)
There are two discs in the package. One does not work on OSX at all. The other disc says that it will work on OSX. My laptop running the lastest OSX software though was unable to run it as well. A total waste of money.
Great learning game! January 8, 2008
L. Callahan (Indianapolis, IN USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
My children loved the adventure game so much that they were willing to do the math required to solve the puzzles. It made a great review for them to use over the summer.
They even wanted to play the game again after finishing it the first time.
ClueFinders 3rd Grade Review November 30, 2006
Wendy (California, United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a great game and one that keeps coming out to be played again and again by both my 8 year old and my 6 year old. An excellent combination of fun and education built around a modern, engaging story. It builds on language, math and problem solving skills and isn't just about how fast you can push buttons on the keyboard. My kids also love the Mia games by Kutoka and the I Spy games by Riverhillsoft Inc.
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