The adventure begins when the school day ends! Follow CJ the frog and his sidekick Edison on a journey through 22 interactive adventures. Solve puzzles, learning writing composition, higher math, science, basic grammar, U.S. geography, music and more! Meet Calaveras Jumping Frog, or "CJ" for short. He's got a wacky wit and an excellent leaping ability--great for bounding away from alligators, ice bugs and sharks. Together with Edison, his snappy firefly friend, CJ helps you master the exciting challenges of JumpStart 2nd Grade. The adventure starts in a creaky elevator hidden in the schoolhouse wall. Join CJ and Edison on a journey to their secret clubhouse. To succeed, you'll have to solve the many riddles and brain twisters "sent in" by ever- inquisitive pen pals from all over the country. Forge subterranean rivers! Conquer the challenge of the Ice Cavern! Crack the code of the mysterious Bone Vault! Blast off to defend the solar system! The adventure is yours. The JumpStart system simplifies how to choose the best educational software. By taking what children learn in the classroom and organizing it by the school year, real grade-based learning is reinforced in every award-winning JumpStart product. Multiple subjects are covered in an amazing variety of games. With 22 interactive modules, JumpStart 2nd Grade has three times the number of activities in most educational programs.