Carmen Sandiego Word Detective (PC and Mac, CD-ROM) Broderbund Software - 1997 USA, Canada Release
Carmen Sandiego Word Detective
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Product ID | 47956-45850 |
Product UPC | 047956458509 |
Platform(s) | PC and Mac |
Media | CD-ROM |
Copyright date | 1997 |
Publisher(s) | Broderbund Software |
Category(s) | Education, Language, English |
Recommended age(s) | 8-14. |
Country of Origin | United States of America |
Description from the packaging.
All-in-One Grammar, Spelling, and Vocabulary.
Read, practice and learn up to 10,000 words!
Grammar, Spelling & Vocabulary All-in-One!
Word is out! In an unspeakable attempt to turn the English language on its ear, Carmen Sandiego has invented the Babble-On Machine, a diabolical device that transforms language into utter nonsense. As Agent 13, your mission is to free a dozen babbling ACME agents by completing over 60 activities that will further develop your spelling, grammar, and vocabulary skills.
Good luck!
- In Micropix, choose correct parts of speech to complete a variety of fun stories.
- Skill-building activities launch each time you uncover a clue in each of 12 V.I.L.E. hideouts.
Fun, educational activities help you learn:
Spelling.
- Practice 10,000 words.
- Customizable spelling lists.
- Singular and plural.
- 50 Common spelling rules.
Vocabulary.
- Word definitions.
- Greek and Latin word roots.
- Prefixes.
- Suffixes.
- Use of words in context.
Grammar.
- Parts of speech.
- Proper pronunciation.
- Sentence structure.
- Subject-verb agreement.
- Over 100 grammar rules.
Plus!
- Strategy and logic.
- Alphabetizing.
- Dictionary and reference skills.
Educational Benefits.
- Over 60 different activities.
- 3 Levels of difficulty.
- Thousands of exercises.
- Electronic dictionary with over 3,000 words.
- Customizable spelling lists.
- On-screen Progress Report.
- Practice Mode.
Discover the power of language in a new Carmen Sandiego adventure!
Become a well-versed Word Detective as you chase Carmen Sandiego through this language-learning adventure! To restore the power of speech to 12 babbling ACME agents, you must uncover clues hidden in V.I.L.E. hideouts, solve more than 60 spelling, grammar and vocabulary activities, complete a dozen dangerous missions, and collect secret codes to face Carmen's final challenge.
Spelling.
Practice spelling in activities that appear in each mission, or go back to Practice Mode, where you can access any or all of the spelling lists.
- Practice up to 10,000 words.
- Learn 50 common spelling rules.
- Create custom spelling lists.
- Identify correct spellings.
- Fill in missing letters to form words.
- Unscramble letters to form words.
- Spellcheck up to 100,000 words.
Spellanyzer.
Helps kids master spelling by practicing up to 10,000 words.
Code Breaker.
Find or create words from the jumbled letters displayed.
Grammar.
Discover fun facts you never knew about Carmen through 18 original stories that help you better understand:
- Parts of speech.
- Punctuation.
- Sentence structure.
- Subject-verb agreement.
- Over 100 grammar rules.
Micropix.
Choose correct parts of speech to complete a variety of fun stories.
Vocabulary.
Expand your vocabulary by learning new:
- Word definitions.
- Greek and Latin word roots.
- Prefixes.
- Suffixes.
- Use of words in context.
Fusion Chamber.
Expand your vocabulary by choosing prefixes or suffixes to create new words- then match them to the correct definitions.
Power Pack!
Use strategic thinking in this challenging alphabetizing game.
Dictionary & Reference Skills.
An easy-to-use electronic dictionary defines over 3,000 words, explains over 100 important grammar rules and helps develop language reference skills.
Practice Mode.
Practice Mode- known as Training Simulator- features thousands of exercises that develop spelling, grammar and vocabulary proficiency along with 18 fact-filled stories that shed light on science, history, geography, and even the elusive Carmen Sandiego.
Enter Carmen's World!
The power of speech is at stake! Uncover clues in Carmen's mysterious and dangerous hideouts! As you solve activities that develop language skills, you'll collect keys to free 12 ACME agents who've been "babblized" by Carmen!
System Requirements
PC Windows 3.1
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Required CPU | 486-66 |
Required RAM | 8MB |
Req. Hard Drive | 20MB Free |
Required CD Speed | 2X |
Required Audio | Yes |
Supported Video | SVGA 256 Color SVGA Hi-Color SVGA True-Color |
PC Windows 95
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Required CPU | 486-66 |
Required RAM | 16MB |
Req. Hard Drive | 20MB Free |
Required CD Speed | 2X |
Required Audio | Yes |
Supported Video | SVGA 256 Color SVGA Hi-Color SVGA True-Color |
Mac System 7.1
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Required CPU | Power Mac 6100 |
Required RAM | 8MB |
Req. Hard Drive | 20MB Free |
Required CD Speed | 2X |
Supported Video | 13" 256 Color |
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