Product Description

What 3 numbers come between 18 and 22? Change these letters around to make a furry pet: a-c-t. How many stars are on the American flag? Plus sums, opposites, time, shapes, places, Grab Bag, and: The toy costs 25 cents. Can you buy it with two dimes and a nickle? Brain Quest Grade 1 quizzes kids on the stuff they need to know when they need to know it, with 750 curriculum-based questions and answers reflecting the latest school standards.

Vetted by a panel of America’s highest award-winning teachers, and embraced by kids and parents because it flat-out works, Brain Quest opens a world of information and education with its fast-paced question-and-answer format, bright full-color illustrations, and lively attitude.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #22421 in Books
• Brand: Workman Publishing
• Published on: 2005-04-18
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 1.00 pounds
• Binding: Cards
• 148 pages

Features

• Classroom supplies
• Satisfaction Ensured.
• Low cost.

Amazon.com Review
When the Brain Quest series moves from preschool age to the first-grade set, it transforms from a playful question game into a sort of elementary school version of Trivial Pursuit. (In the spirit of this new grown-up air, there is no longer a cheerful animal guide appearing throughout the decks.) Now, each card features one question from each of five category sections: Reading, Math, Vocabulary, Social Studies & Science, and Grab Bag. The rules are gentle: Playing in teams, with partners, or solo, you can stick to your favorite subject category or play the whole card. Keeping score (they offer three different versions) is optional.

Though the framework of the game feels very grown-up, the questions are not out of a first grader's league. A math question asks, "What coin is the same as 25 cents?" A sample science question reads, "Name the force that keeps you from floating in the air." There is much good humor in these questions, and the name references are nicely up to date, though not completely contemporary (Beanie Baby references can be found here, but Pokémon's not mentioned). (Ages 6 to 7). --Jean Lenihan

Review
"...Brain Quest is not only educational, it's also fun." -- Family Life

"Amazing...This quiz game is not only lots of fun, but educational besides." -- Money

"Surf, sun, school...yikes! If you're looking to clear the summer cobwebs from your child's head, check out Brain Quest." -- Child

"There's a game out there that doesn't need batteries-in fact, it runs on brainpower. It's called Brain Quest, and it proves that being smart can also be fun." -- Chicago Tribune

From the Publisher
First launched in 1992, Brain Quest is the curriculum-based educational game that says, "It's O.K. to be Smart!" and challenges kids on the stuff they need to know-when they need to know it. Brain Quest Early Childhood, including My First Brain Quest, Brain Quest for Threes, Brain Quest Preschool & Brain Quest Kindergarten, gives kids ages 2 to 6 a smart start. Brain Quest Grades 1-7 helps students ages 7-13 review their current grades and preview the next. For the Car challenges kids (and their parents) with 1,100 questions all about America and its states-people, geography, nature and regional history. It's Brain Quest across America, the smartest way for kids to have fun in the car.

Customer Reviews

Not quite as kid-friendly
The questions are age-appropriate, but the presentation is somewhat dry,especially if your kids are used to the Brain Quest for preschool and kindergarten. There are very very few pictures in the First grade version, just several questions written on each card. Not as entertaining for kids as the Brain Quests with pictures. My sugggestion: look at it first at a bookstore before you buy it!

Just Not The Same
We have Brain Quest for ages 3-4 and 5-6. My children love them and the pictures are great--very helpful for the pre-reader group. I recently bought the Brain Quest for ages 6-7 for air travel and my 6 year old daughter was very disappointed. She doesn't like that there aren't any illustrations throughout the entire 750 Questions and Answers. Each page looks the same with only topic symbols. I suppose a 7 year old might enjoy this format better than a 6 year old. I would stick with the 5-6 Brain Quest for as long as you possibly can before you move on to the Brain Quest for Ages 6-7.

Room 10 loves it!
My first grade class loves Brainquest! We play it in a "family fued" type format with table groups competing. They have a blast and the material in the questions is very compatible with our curriculum and state standards. It makes a great game for rewarding them when we've finished everything, a good 10 minute filler, and a good activity to suggest to a substitute. They always get excited when we are going to play, and are requesting it often.