Product Description

Where can you see stalactites and stalagmites? In the Civil War, what army was commanded by Robert E. Lee? What’s a quicker way to say “the hat belonging to Pedro”? Plus contractions, ratios, prepositions, time zones, the solar system, similes and metaphors, Grab Bag, and: If Dan and Fran split 30 marbles at a ratio of 1 to 2, how many will each have? Brain Quest Grade 5 quizzes kids on the stuff they need to know when they need to know it, with 1,500 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: #92975 in Books
• Brand: WORKMAN PUBLISHING
• Published on: 2005-04-18
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 3.00 pounds
• Binding: Cards
• 148 pages

Features

• Classroom supplies
• Satisfaction Ensured.
• Low cost.

Review
"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

"...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

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.

From the Back Cover
It's O.K To Be Smart!

Smart, fresher, better than ever. Completely revised and updated to reflect the latest school standards, BRAIN QUEST is the fast-paced educational bestseller that quizzes you on the stuff you need to know, when you need to know it.

CURRICULUM-BASED!
TEACHER APPROVED BY THE BRAIN QUEST PANEL OF AWARD WINNING EDUCATORS.

Customer Reviews

It's great to be smart
The dumbing down of American kids is staunchly opposed by the BrainQuest series that stimulates kids in the back seat of the car or the airplane or anywhere they'd be otherwise bored to oblivion. The 1500 questions and answers (kind of like Trivial Pursuit crossed with a deck of cards) are easy to read, cross and wide range of subjects and challenge and stimulate readers of all ages (even grownups will love them.) Best of all, the inherent assumption is that your brain never tires of challenge! Too often on a trip, kids lapse into the "covered wagon syndrome" where they kind of stare blankly off into space, waiting for the trip to end. Brainquest cards (they come in a gazillion levels and varieties for all ages) really keep kids' brains attached to their bodies. My only criticism is that often the questions are too hard for kids to read and they hold it up for me to read in the rear view mirror (I drive a lot) and if it were in mirror writing, I could read it. Oh well. Small criticism I suppose. It's a great series. Keep a couple stashed under the car seat or in the glove compartment. The only thing even remotely as good as Brainquest is GeoSafari (which costs ten times as much and is the size of a laptop computer). Take time to try some of the Brainquest cards at home, then enjoy them in the car or on the plane. They also make great presents for teachers.

Smooth sailing
Long car rides can be boring for anyone. Our eleven year-old used to have a very hard time with them. That is, until we discovered Brain Quest. We quiz him and he quizzes us. Along the way, he seems to be learning quite a few things. And the time flies.

Questions and difficulty level are age appropriate. Graphics on the card are repetitive and could be stronger. We also like the Smart Attack line. Better graphics and a bit more challenging. Animals and Original are our two favorites.

Overall, a great product!

Great Conversation Starters
This and the rest of the series of similar products have been a great way for our clients to pass the time in our waiting room and interact in fun ways. Kids get to find out that their parents know more than what they thought. Kids get to show off what they learned.