Road Adventures USA

An exciting road trip adventure that builds real-life skills! Product Information You're in the driver's seat in this skill-building journey from the creators of The Oregon Trail! A secret destination awaits. You must use your decision-making and problem-solving skills to manage a budget, read maps, plan your route, explore landmarks and handle travel emergencies to find out where it is. Plan well and you'll arrive at your mystery destination before your time, money or luck runs out! Fun Activities Included Plan Your Trip Choose your car, travel companion and supplies before you get started. It's up to you - pick a partner that's good with finances or maybe car repairs. Both skills will help you on your journey! Manage Your Budget You have a limited budget to spend on gas, food and lodging. A dollar here, a few more there - manage your budget carefully, or you'll run out of money before you even get started! Unravel Clues to Your Mystery Destination Dust off your detective skills as you read maps and Road Adventures USA's database to find your mystery destination. Do you know what city is also known as the Crescent City? Answers to questions like these will help you along your way. Map Your Route Read maps and road signs to find the best way to your next destination. What is the best route from Tampa to New Orleans? Explore Famous Landmarks In San Francisco, you'll learn about its history firsthand. Look up at the Golden Gate Bridge, check out Alcatraz and wander the streets of Chinatown! Skills Learned Problem-Solving Decision-Making Critical-Thinking Reading Comprehension Math Budget Management Map Reading and Following Directions Geography and History Knowledge Research System Requirements Windows 98, Me, XP, Vista Pentium 166 MHz processor or better 32MB of RAM 50MB Hard drive space 800x600 16-bit video card 3D graphics accelerator card recommended DVD-ROM Drive Windows