JumpStart Reading for Second Graders

JumpStart Reading for Second Graders is a game that was released in 1998. It focuses on a second grade reading curriculum.

In the game, CJ and Edison are on a quest to find the lost city of Ursulab. They find an ancient tablet that holds the secrets of Ursulab, but it needs to be powered by rubies and diamonds. CJ and Edison travel to different locations around the world to find the jewels they need. They must also confront the villainous Dr. Listick, who wants to find the lost city for his own selfish gain.

Characters

 * CJ - An adventurous hero who wants to find the lost city of Ursulab.
 * Edison - CJ's best friend and partner.
 * McCloud - CJ's butler.
 * Dr. Listick - CJ's nemesis, who wants CJ out of the way so he can find Ursulab.
 * Tapir - The nervous but friendly guardian of the jewel room of Machu Picchu.
 * Sybil - The calm and graceful guardian of the jewel room of the Caves of Cumae.
 * The Eel - The laid-back guardian of the jewel room of Atlantis.
 * Bingo the Dingo - The guardian of the jewel room of Ayers Rock.
 * The Sphinx - The guardian of the jewel room of Egypt.
 * Colossus - A sentinent statue who guards the temple.
 * The Elders - Five elders of Ursalab.

Locations and Activities

 * Dig Site - This is where CJ and Edison dug to find the tablet. In the game, CJ must climb up vines and collect words in alphabetical order. Unlike the other locations, this one doesn't have a jewel room or a gaurdian.
 * Machu Picchu - This is the ancient Incan citadel located in Peru. The game involves jumping on stones across a chasm. The stones have words on them, and Tapir will tell you which words you should look for.
 * Caves of Cumae - Caves located near the anicent city of Cumae. In the game, you move CJ through a cave and find hidden words behind gems. Sybil will tell you which type of words you need to find. When you find a correct word, press the space bar.
 * Atlantis - This is the legendary lost city of Atlantis.The gaurdian of the Jewel Room is The Eel. In the game, CJ must collect coins with the submarine and drop them in a vase. A word missing some letters will appear on a sign. Find the coin with the letters that complete the word.
 * Ayers Rock - A huge monolith in Australia, characterized by its striking red color. The game involves listening to a story, and then answering questions.
 * Egypt - This is where ancient temples are located. Inside the temple, you must complete the Sphinx's challenge to acccess the Jewel Room. The Sphinx will tell you which words you should look for. Grab the flying carpets with the correct words on them, and then click on the sentence on the wall to fill in the missing word.
 * Stately Frog Manor - This is CJ's home. Each time you return here, you have to complete a couple of riddles to open the door, since McCloud is extremely cautious about imposters and intruders.

Songs
For a list of songs, see JumpStart Reading for Second Graders/Songs

Educational Concepts

 * Adjectives
 * Adverbs
 * Alphabetizing
 * Antonyms
 * Blends
 * Compound Words
 * Comprehension
 * Contractions
 * Deduction
 * Digraphs
 * Homophones
 * Nouns
 * Past Tense Verbs
 * Plurals
 * Rhymes
 * Synonyms
 * Verbs
 * Vowel Teams