and motivate independent play. Interactive and fun, Word Lab builds the skills and confidence students need for reading and writing competence. Word Lab features headphone jack for silent learning (headphones sold separately). Requires four "AA" batteries (not included) or AC Adapter (not included).  (less)

two opposing players vie for space in which to strategically position their 14 architectural playing pieces. Whichever piece or pieces cannot be placed back within the village boundaries, determines the winning player. This game is a winning mix of culture, architecture, geography, history, strategy, and skill. Includes one polystone playing board, 28 playing pieces representing building structures from around the world, 1 "People Piece", and instructions. For 2 players. Ages 8 and up.  (less)

to play in this newest creation of Master game designer Klaus Teuber Based on the award-winning Settlers of Catan game system, but presenting players with all-new challenges unique to the dangers and opportunities of the Stone Age. The first branches of this family began a journey that spanned thousands of years, eventually leading them to Australia and America. In this exciting game, you will guide the journey of one of these branches. You must struggle to spread your people over the whole world. In order to expand your branch humanity you must develop certain talents: advances in the preparation of food will allow your people to spread faster and wider, while new hunting techniques can protect them from dangers.  (less)

higher test scores! Now the wireless GeoSafari Quiz Bowl system makes these contests more fun than ever for students to play and easier than ever for teachers to administer!nJust enter your questions using the user-friendly game authoring software, assign the number of points per question, type in the players names (optional), print out a copy of the questions and answers for the host, and youre ready to go! Even allows bonus questions for extra points!nAfter the question is asked by the moderator, the name of the student who buzzes in first is displayed on the scoreboard. The moderator simply presses correct or incorrect on the error-proof, intuitive Host Controller, and the Quiz Bowl Scoreboard does the rest. ...  (less)

game of Tigris & Euphrates lets you play a part in the epic saga of the rise of these great urban centers. Your dynasty struggles to develop and control the most vibrant culture in the rich land between the two rivers. Create the best balance between markets, temples, settlements, and farms, as you and your people try to forge your own new civilization and dominate the storied valleys of the Tigris and Euphrates. Includes game board, player screens, civilization tiles, catastrophe tiles, unification tile, wood monuments, leader markers, victory point cubes, wood treasure markers, storage bag, rules. For 3 or 4 players ages 12 and up.  (less)

Hot Dots flash cards reinforces skills essential for reading success. After mastering the skills in the first three sets, children will be able to decode, or sound out, hundreds of 3- and 4-letter words. As they progress through the program, they acquire new decoding skillsso theyre reading in no time!nWith the Hot Dots Power PenTM (sold separately) in hand, phonics practice becomes an exciting game children can play on their own or with adult guidance. The Hot Dots pen gives immediate feedback for correct answer choices with flashing lights and one of seven positive soundsor one of two gentle incorrect answer sounds for wrong choices. Each set includes 72 learning activities on 36 full-color double-sided cards. Packa...  (less)

three-scoreboard system!  (less)

pieces are meticulously hand-painted to depict the authentic colors of the imperial court era. Each piece is hand-sanded to a finish that is smooth and pleasing to the touch. The knights and kings, commonly considered the "crowning pieces" of any chess set, feature beautifully detailed craftsmanship and genuine, period-specific designs. Likewise, the queens and rooks are clothed in traditional "hanfu," the official clothing of the Chinese nobility. Special attention is given to the pawn's shields, which feature "demon faces" reminiscent of the Peking opera masks of old. This set, which comes packaged in an attractive, silk-lined gift box and will add sophistication to any home or office. King measures 3.75 inches high with a base diameter of ...  (less)