Learning Center Spelling & Grammar
Learning Center Spelling & Grammar PC CD Spell it Deluxe & Grammer Games English
Children
Windows
Davidson
1998
CD
$13.49
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Davidson's Learning Center Series: Spelling and Grammar combines two older games by Davidson, Spell it Deluxe and Grammer Games. The CD is much less expensive than it would be to purchase the original games separately. The spelling side of the program contains five games and the grammar side has four. The spelling game takes players to the bayou while the hunt for grammar goes on in the dark and dangerous rainforest.
In spelling, players start with the Bayou Word Preview that introduces them to the words with which they will be working. Here, players can work with words ranging from pre-school level to college or graduate school level, unlike the grammar section. In addition, players can add words to the word list, making this part of the program always current.
After reviewing the words, players can move on to Frog Crossing. Here, the words reviewed earlier are used in a crossword puzzle and players must fill the word in from the clues given. Midnight Correction asks players to scan a sentence and see if a word is misspelled. If it is, the player must correct the word. After a certain number of correctly spelled words, a member of the frog band appears. When five members have appeared, a song is performed for the player.
In Leap to Complete, a word with letters missing appears at the bottom of the screen. Players must use the frog to snap up the bees appearing overhead, but only flies bearing the correct letters fill in the blanks. Finally, in the Bullfrog Log game, players must hop their bullfrog to the correctly spelled word on the log and launch a slingshot when the end of the log has been reached. Doing so hits the snake lurking inside, driving it from the log. Defeated snakes are used as marks to count the number of correct answers the player has gotten.
In the grammar side of the game, players can choose any one of four games, in no set order. Falling Fruit gives players a sentence and asks them to use the toucan to catch the correct punctuation from the falling fruit. Each correct catch is worth 50 points, while incorrect punctuation splats on the toucan's head, subtracting ten points from the player's total.
In Hidden Wonders, players are given a story to read. Incorrectly punctuated sentences and statements, as well as words in the wrong tense, are outlined in red. Players must change the punctuation and words to make the story read like a harmonious whole. When the player is finished with the story, they can let the program check it and for each correct answer, an animal or plant of the rainforest appears in the border surrounding the story.
Rainforest Rescue lets players try to save the rainforest from destruction with their helicopter. Players must fuel up the helicopter by correctly punctuating the sentences and then use a powerful electromagnet to pick up bulldozers and fly them to the recycling plant. Also with the helicopter, they can rescue endangered animals and fly them to the game preserve and put out fires with water from a tank on the helicopter's underbelly.
Finally, in Jungle Gizmo, players must again correctly punctuate sentences. As they get the problems correct, pieces of a Rube Goldberg-type machine appear -- when four parts have been gathered, players see the machine in action. Despite the fact that this CD-ROM is a reissue of previously released games, players will learn a good deal from it. The spelling section of the game is likely to last longer than the grammar section because of the ability for the users to add their own words to the word lists and make word lists of their own.
For Windows (32-bit Systems) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
In spelling, players start with the Bayou Word Preview that introduces them to the words with which they will be working. Here, players can work with words ranging from pre-school level to college or graduate school level, unlike the grammar section. In addition, players can add words to the word list, making this part of the program always current.
After reviewing the words, players can move on to Frog Crossing. Here, the words reviewed earlier are used in a crossword puzzle and players must fill the word in from the clues given. Midnight Correction asks players to scan a sentence and see if a word is misspelled. If it is, the player must correct the word. After a certain number of correctly spelled words, a member of the frog band appears. When five members have appeared, a song is performed for the player.
In Leap to Complete, a word with letters missing appears at the bottom of the screen. Players must use the frog to snap up the bees appearing overhead, but only flies bearing the correct letters fill in the blanks. Finally, in the Bullfrog Log game, players must hop their bullfrog to the correctly spelled word on the log and launch a slingshot when the end of the log has been reached. Doing so hits the snake lurking inside, driving it from the log. Defeated snakes are used as marks to count the number of correct answers the player has gotten.
In the grammar side of the game, players can choose any one of four games, in no set order. Falling Fruit gives players a sentence and asks them to use the toucan to catch the correct punctuation from the falling fruit. Each correct catch is worth 50 points, while incorrect punctuation splats on the toucan's head, subtracting ten points from the player's total.
In Hidden Wonders, players are given a story to read. Incorrectly punctuated sentences and statements, as well as words in the wrong tense, are outlined in red. Players must change the punctuation and words to make the story read like a harmonious whole. When the player is finished with the story, they can let the program check it and for each correct answer, an animal or plant of the rainforest appears in the border surrounding the story.
Rainforest Rescue lets players try to save the rainforest from destruction with their helicopter. Players must fuel up the helicopter by correctly punctuating the sentences and then use a powerful electromagnet to pick up bulldozers and fly them to the recycling plant. Also with the helicopter, they can rescue endangered animals and fly them to the game preserve and put out fires with water from a tank on the helicopter's underbelly.
Finally, in Jungle Gizmo, players must again correctly punctuate sentences. As they get the problems correct, pieces of a Rube Goldberg-type machine appear -- when four parts have been gathered, players see the machine in action. Despite the fact that this CD-ROM is a reissue of previously released games, players will learn a good deal from it. The spelling section of the game is likely to last longer than the grammar section because of the ability for the users to add their own words to the word lists and make word lists of their own.
For Windows (32-bit Systems) [*Please review compatibility/platform sections in 'What You Get']
WHAT YOU GET:
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COMPATIBILITY:
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64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
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Ask questions PRIOR to purchasing an order to avoid any confusion.
Be patient if there are problems during installation or gameplay. Typically someone else has
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Be sure to update your video card drivers and search for updates to the game from the manufacturer.
This item is for the original media, and includes only the media (ie. CD, floppy ...) UNLESS specifically stated above and/or in the title. If more than just the media is included, it will state which items are (ie. box, manual, etc ). Items that come in a sleeve refer to a generic CD sleeve (typically white) and will be sent with shipping protection to avoid damage during transit. If available, we will also send the front and/or back CD inserts if in stock. If these are important to you, please message us to verify we have them available to send. Please do not assume items are included other than what's stated. Again, ask questions PRIOR to purchasing if you have any concerns.
IMAGES:
All images/pictures are stock photos and are for reference only, mainly to show the type of game you will be getting. Please read "WHAT YOU GET" for what is included with the media. Screenshots may vary based on your own computer system, video card, monitor, etc.
COMPATIBILITY:
Computers are like people, each one is different. Unlike console games, a computer game may install and work flawlessly on one system but may need adjustments on another. This is due to a variety of factors, mainly the OS platform running, video card you have, drivers, protection software installed, etc. Many times manufacturers release updates to games to fix bugs and add enhancements. We would be happy to help get the game going on your computer, but ultimately compatibility issues are the responsibility of the buyer. We suggest going to Google and searching for the name of the game along with the words "system requirements" to determine if your system is suitable. Ultimately, we are not responsible for software compatibility problems or publisher's errors.
PLATFORM:
Stated within the auction is what platform the game will work on (ie. Windows, Mac, Linux...) This is a generic statement and specific platform versions (ie. XP, Vista...) will have to be researched by the buyer. Games that came out PRIOR to XP or higher will not specifically state they will work on that release, but only because they came out before those versions were made. Many, if not most, will work on XP or higher with a few quick adjustments. We provide instructions with all items purchased on how to do this adjustment using the Program Compatibility Wizard. If we find out that an item will definately not work on a specific version, we will state it. For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program if the Program Compatibility Wizard does not work.
64-Bit Windows OS Systems:
For 64-bit Operating Systems, older games most likely will NOT work due to 64-bit systems not being able to run 16-bit programming code (most games prior to 2000). For DOS games, you may need to play it with a free DOSbox program.
Macintosh Systems:
For Macintosh programs, most older games will need to be run in Classic Environment if you have a MAC OS X 10.0 - 10.4 version. Please research Google on how to do this, or send us a message for information prior to purchasing. If your MAC OS system doesn't support Classic Environment (ie. MAC OS X 10.5 or Higher OR Intel Macs), you will have to try running it using the free program called SheepShaver, but compatibility is not ensured. Please research prior to purchasing or ask questions.
MEDIA FORMAT:
Please verify you have the required hardware in order to use the specified media (ie. CD, DVD, floppy drives, etc.) If the item comes as a floppy disc, make sure you have either the needed 3.5" floppy drive or the bigger and older 5.25" floppy drive.
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We typically ship all items out within 1-2 business days after payment is received. In regards to the stated shipping and handling, remember that these costs include more than just postage.
International buyers please email/chat with us to determine if you are eligible for shipping of a specific product. If you are, then international buyers not shipping to an address within the U.S. can expect their orders to take anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks to be received, depending on how fast/well USPS is moving. Additionally, international orders typically have to go through governmental customs, which can delay the arrival process. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges.
