JumpStart 2nd Grade facts for kids
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The 2000 cover of JumpStart 2nd Grade (1996 version)
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| Developer(s) | Knowledge Adventure |
| Publisher(s) | Knowledge Adventure |
| Composer(s) | Hamilton Alstatt, Mark Beckwith |
| Series | JumpStart |
| Platform(s) | Windows, Macintosh |
| Release date(s) | 1996 |
| Genre(s) | Educational |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
JumpStart 2nd Grade is a fun and educational video game designed to help kids learn important skills for second grade. It was first released on March 26, 1996, by a company called Knowledge Adventure. In the United Kingdom, this game was known as Jump Ahead Year 2. It was later replaced by a newer version, JumpStart Advanced 2nd Grade, in 2002.
What is JumpStart 2nd Grade About?
This game takes place in a school, but the adventure begins after classes are over. A giant, talking frog named C.J. hops into the classroom. He sets free a clever firefly named Edison.
Meet C.J. and Edison
C.J. and Edison (who is called Newton in the United Kingdom) are the main characters. They work together like a comedy team. C.J. loves adventure and sees himself as a brave explorer. Edison, on the other hand, is more practical and often makes funny, sarcastic comments about C.J.'s big ideas.
These two characters have appeared in many other JumpStart games. However, their looks and personalities have changed quite a bit over the years. In the US version, Edison even has an Irish accent!
How the Game Was Made
The game was announced as part of the "JumpStart Grade School entertainment system." This announcement happened on January 13, 1997. The game's early name was "JumpStart Adventures 2nd Grade."
