Children can take on the earth’s most challenging physical features with this game, which offers fascinating text and unique games and puzzles that teach core curriculum topics and develop logic and deduction skills. It features eight wipe-clean game boards, game pieces and wipe-off markers, all in a case-bound board book with convenient storage compartments. “This is more than just a book that teaches core curriculum topics,” Kelly Poggiali of School Specialty Publishing told TDmonthly. “It offers an incredible game-playing experience.” Launch date: October 2006.