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WAS IST WAS Nintendo DS Game
WAS IST WAS DS
Multiplayer mode: Simultaneous
“Lost Treasures” (working title)
Players: 1-2
Age rating: 8+ (subject to change)
Licensee has to become official Nintendo DS licensee.
October 2008
The WAS IST WAS DS game “Lost Treasures” imparts knowledge with an adventurous journey round the world — filled with puzzles, action and ancient secrets.
It profits from all platform features:
- uses the Stylus pen: tip, draw, rub, move, …
- uses the DS microphone
- multiplayer mode
- brings web site content to the DS - and vice versa
Story:
In search of his grandfather and an archaeology enigma, the player travels to every continent, explores famous locations like the pyramids, the Colosseum or the Australian Ayers Rock. The player’s got his own family castle, offering a library, a huge globe and even a hangar for his flight machines …
Game elements:
- customable unique hero character with his own castle
- quiz game providing hundreds of questions and answers
- flight action game offering different machines
- puzzle games full of secret doors, traps, hidden treasures, …
- collectable extras and bonuses
• Combines learning, knowledge, entertainment
• Proven WAS IST WAS quality
• Experienced developer team
WAS IST WAS Junior
WAS IST WAS Junior – an excellent knowledge series for all children of pre-school age and first readers.
WAS IST WAS Junior. Police
HC, 24 pp, 23.7 x 27.7 cm
Full-colour illustrations
5+ years
June 2008
The work of the police is quite exciting. Our policeman Jonas is tracking computer thieves. How he apprehends them and what other tasks the police deal with daily are told in the WAS IST WAS Junior Volume Police.
WAS IST WAS Junior. The Earth
HC, 24 pp, 23.7 x 27.7 cm
Full-colour illustrations
5+ years
June 2008
Why is the earth called the "blue planet"? Do people live all over? Why is so cold at the North Pole? These and many other fascinating questions on the topic of the earth are answered appropriate to age.
WAS IST WAS Junior. At the Airport
HC, 24 pp, 23.7 x 27.7 cm
Full-colour illustrations
5+ years
September 2008
Laura and Tim are travelling by plane with their parents. An exciting time begins. What happens before take-off, who controls the air traffic and what does a cockpit look like? Many moving questions are explained in a way suitable for children.
WAS IST WAS Junior. In the Forest
HC, 24 pp, 23.7 x 27.7 cm
Full-colour illustrations
5+ years
September 2008
The forest is home to the most divers animals and plants. The new WAS IST WAS Junior Volumes presents the primary creatures of the woods, tells of the sequence of seasons, the day and night side and of the woods’ tasks and use. A forest warden accompanies the children through the book and also explains the dangers for the forests, such as fires and environmental pollution.
WAS IST WAS Junior
Farmyard
HC, 24 pp, 23.6 x 27.7 cm, 5 + years
Full-colour illustrations
October 2007
WAS IST WAS Junior
Building site
HC, 24 pp, 23.6 x 27.7 cm, 5 + years
Full-colour illustrations
October 2007
WAS IST WAS Junior
Fire Brigade
HC, 24 pp, 23.6 x 27.7 cm, 5 + years
Full-colour illustrations
October 2007
WAS IST WAS Junior
Dinosaurs
HC, 24 pp, 23.6 x 27.7 cm, 5 + years
Full-colour illustrations
October 2007
WAS IST WAS Junior
Horses & Ponies
HC, 24 pp, 23.6 x 27.7 cm, 5 + years
Full-colour illustrations
October 2007
WAS IST WAS Junior
Knight’s Castle
HC, 24 pp, 23.6 x 27.7 cm, 5 + years
Full-colour illustrations
October 2007
WAS IST WAS Junior. My Body
HC, 24 pp, 23.6 x 27.7 cm
Full-colour illustrations
5+ years
February 2008
Children discover their body quite observingly and thus have many questions. Why do we look different? Why must we breathe? The new WIW Junior title offers age-appropriate answers and involves the children by means of activity elements.
WAS IST WAS Junior. Soccer
HC, 24 pp, 23.6 x 27.7 cm
Full-colour illustrations
5+ years
February 2008
Two kids, Felix and Paula, are big soccer fans. Along with them, little readers can explore the world of soccer, learn about the rules, the line-up and the stadium. They can watch children and youth training sessions and look behind the scenes of the National Football League, the European Football Championship and the World Championship as well as the professionals´ everyday life.
• Lots of active elements for playing and discovering
• Informative fold out pages
• Detailed illustrations
• Age-appropriate answers to fascinating questions
• With contents page
Available Titles:
- Vol. 1: Building Site
- Vol. 2: Dinosaurs
- Vol. 3: Farmyard
- Vol. 4: Fire Brigade
- Vol. 5: Horses & Ponies
- Vol. 6: Knight’s Castle
- Vol. 7: My Body
- Vol. 8: Soccer
- Vol. 9: Police
- Vol. 10: The Earth
- Vol. 11: At the Airport
- Vol. 12: In the Forest
WAS IST WAS Junior. Game-of-Memory
WAS IST WAS Junior. Game-of-Memory
Farm
64 Game-of-Memory cards
15 x 18,1 x 4 cm
4 + years
March 2008
Playfully learn about everyday life on a farm. Which fruit and tree belong together, which young and mother? Who assigns best, wins.
- Learn while playing
- Trains retentiveness
- 64 small cards with colourful illustrations
WAS IST WAS Junior. Game-of-Memory
Dinosaurs
64 Game-of-Memory cards
15 x 18,1 x 4 cm
4 + years
March 2008
Find the correct dinosaur pair and learn how to distinguish individual species.
- Learn while playing
- Trains retentiveness
- 64 small cards with colourful illustrations
WAS IST WAS Junior. Card Game
WAS IST WAS Junior. Card Game
Knight’s Castle
More than 50 cards
15 x 18,1 x 4 cm
6+ years
March 2008
The objective of the game is to playfully learn about the daily routine in a castle and the tasks of a knight's family. The player must successfully accomplish specific tasks in the castle. To do so, different staff, animals and equipment must be gathered. Children can acquire knowledge and strategic thinking while having lots of fun.
• Playful knowledge transfer
• Strategy game
• Detailed instructions
• Various levels of difficulty
WAS IST WAS Junior. Card Game
Fire Brigade
More than 50 cards
15 x 18,1 x 4 cm
6+ years
March 2008
A “run” at the fire brigade. Each card resembles a piece of equipment the players collect to fulfil their mission - with a fieriness. Children can playfully acquire knowledge and strategic thinking while having lots of fun.
• Playful knowledge transfer
• Strategy game
• Detailed instructions
• Various levels of difficulty
WAS IST WAS Book Series.
Questions on nature & animals, history, technology, science, sport & culture – WAS IST WAS has the answers!
Compact, with 48 pages, each volume of the factual series for children and young people explains complex topics in a way which is fascinating and easy to understand.
Illustrations exact to the last detail and impressive photos provide a fascinating insight into popular topics. The question and answer section inspires curiosity and the desire to read more.
The huge treasure trove of knowledge consisting of more than 120 volumes is updated regularly and every year two new volumes are added to the series. That’s what makes knowledge fun!
- By recognised academics and specialist writers
- For use in school, for reading alone or aloud
- The standard reference work in every library
Each Book:
HC, 48 pp, 21 x 28 cm
Full-colour illustrations and photographs
8 + years
Vol. 1 The Earth
Vol. 2 The Human Being
Vol. 3 Energy
Vol. 4 Chemistry
Vol. 5 Explorers
Vol. 6 The Stars
Vol. 7 The Weather
Vol. 8 The Microscope
Vol. 9 Early Mankind
Vol. 10 Aviation
Vol. 11 Dogs
Vol. 12 Mathematics
Vol. 13 Wild Animals
Vol. 14 Lost Cities
Vol. 15 Dinosaurs
Vol. 16 Planets and Space Travel
Vol. 17 Light & Colour
Vol. 18 The Wild West
Vol. 19 Bees, Wasps & Ants
Vol. 20 Reptiles & Amphibians
Vol. 21 The Moon
Vol. 22 Time
Vol. 23 Architecture
Vol. 24 Electricity
Vol. 25 Ships
Vol. 26 Wild Flowers
Vol. 27 Horses
Vol. 28 Acoustics
Vol. 29 Science
Vol. 30 Insects
Vol. 31 Trees
Vol. 32 Oceanography
Vol. 33 Fungi
Vol. 34 Deserts
Vol. 35 Inventions
Vol. 36 Polar Regions
Vol. 37 Computers & Robots
Vol. 38 Prehistoric Mammals
Vol. 39 Magnetism
Vol. 40 Birds
Vol. 41 Fish
Vol. 42 Indians
Vol. 43 Butterflies
Vol. 44 The Bible – The Old Testament
Vol. 45 Minerals and Rocks
Vol. 46 Mechanics
Vol. 47 Electronics
Vol. 48 Air & Water
Vol. 49 Sports
Vol. 50 The Human Body
Vol. 51 Mussels
Vol. 52 Stamps
Vol. 53 Cars
Vol. 54 Trains
Vol. 55 Ancient Rome
Vol. 56 Extinct Animals
Vol. 57 Volcanoes
Vol. 58 The Vikings
Vol. 59 Cats
Vol. 60 The Crusades
Vol. 61 Pyramids
Vol. 62 Ancient Germans
Vol. 63 Photography
Vol. 64 Ancient Greeks
Vol. 65 The Ice Age
Vol. 66 Medicine
Vol. 67 Migration
Vol. 68 Exploring Nature
Vol. 69 Fossils
Vol. 70 Ancient Egypt
Vol. 71 Pirates
Vol. 72 Pets
Vol. 73 Spiders
Vol. 74 Natural Disasters
Vol. 75 Flags and Banners
Vol. 76 The Sun
Vol. 77 Animal Migration
Vol. 78 Money
Vol. 79 Modern Physics
Vol. 80 Animals´ Senses
Vol. 81 Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
Vol. 82 Gladiators
Vol. 83 Caves
Vol. 84 Mummies
Vol. 85 Whales & Dolphins
Vol. 86 Elephants
Vol. 87 Towers
Vol. 88 Knights
Vol. 89 Simians
Vol. 90 Rain Forests
Vol. 91 Bridges
Vol. 92 Parrots & Parakeets
Vol. 93 The Olympic Games
Vol. 94 Samurai
Vol. 95 Sharks & Rays
Vol. 96 Treasure Hunting
Vol. 97 Wizards, Witches and Magic
Vol. 98 Criminology
Vol. 99 Star Constellations
Vol. 100 Multimedia
Vol. 101 Mysteries of the World
Vol. 102 Our Cosmos
Vol. 103 Democracy
Vol. 104 Wolves
Vol. 105 World Religions
Vol. 106 Castles
Vol. 107 Penguins
Vol. 108 The Brain
Vol. 109 Ancient China
Vol. 110 Animals in the Zoo
Vol. 111 Genes
Vol. 112 Television
Vol. 113 Europe
Vol. 114 Fire Brigade
Vol. 115 Bears
Vol. 116 Musical Instruments
Vol. 117 Farming
Vol. 118 The Middle Ages
Vol. 119 Mountains
Vol. 120 German Police
Vol. 121 Snakes
Vol. 122 Bionics
Vol. 123 Popes
Vol. 124 Mining – The treasures of the earth
Vol. 125 Climate
HC, 48 pp, 21 x 28 cm
Full-colour photographs and illustrations
8 + years
March 2008
Hurricanes and wild fires, torrential rains, melting glaciers – the side effects of a global shift in climate are becoming more noticeable. There have been many climate changes throughout earth´s history. What does climate mean? Are we humans responsible for the current development? And what can we do to counteract this climate change? This new WIW volume deals with causes and consequences of the climate change in an objective and impartial way.
- Detailed illustrations
- Fascinating photos
- Thematic supplementary pages
- Comprehensive index
WAS IST WAS Edition
Dive into a world of knowledge
Excellent reference books
Full glossary and index
Funny and fascinating anecdotes
Perfect gift book
Full glossary and index
WAS IST WAS Formula 1
HC, 80 pp, 21 x 28 cm
Full-colour photographs and illustrations
8 + years
A lot of information on history, drivers, races, rules and the new Formula 1 Teams is presented in plain text, stunning photographs and detailed illustrations.
WAS IST WAS Football Book
HC, 136 pp, 21 x 28 cm
Full-colour photographs and illustrations
8 + years
Packed with stunning action photographs and detailed illustrations, the ultimate guide to the world’s most popular sport informs about the history, key rules, tactics and skills, championships and cups.
WAS IST WAS Quizblock
Every WAS IST WAS Quizblock contains 180 fascinating questions on a popular factual topic, with the answers on the back of the page. The compact question-answer games offer knowledge acquisition through play – alone, with friends or together with the whole family!
- Acquire general knowledge through play
- Practical spiral binding
- Questions answered on the reverse of pages
Each Pad:
Wire-o-binding, 120 pp, 7 x 12 cm,
Two-colour illustrations
8 + years
Football
WAS IST WAS Quiz Pad
The History Of The European Football Championship
Wire-o-binding, 120 pp, 7 x 12 cm
Two-colour illustrations
8 + years.
January 2008
As an extension to the Quiz Pad "Soccer", this new Question & Answer game contains things to know and enjoy about 50 years of history of the European Football Championship and the European Football Championship 2008.
Ancient Egypt
Car
Farm
Famous People
Germany – History after 1945
Dinosaurs
Railway
Our Earth
Inventions
Fire Brigade
Aeroplanes
Formula 1
Mountains
History
Pets
Witches & Magicians
Indians
Our Body
The Sea
The Human Being
The Middle Ages
Music
Nature & Animals
Olympics
Horses
Pirates
Police
Space Travel
Technology Records
Records from the Animal Kingdom
Knights & Fortresses
Ancient Rome
Sport
Stadt, Land, Fluss – Germany
Stadt, Land, Fluss – Europe
Stadt, Land, Fluss – Austria
Stadt, Land, Fluss – Switzerland
Technology
Poisonous Animals
Wild Animals
Winter Sports
Science
Atlases/Globe/Wall Maps
Each book:
Flexo binding, 128 pp, 18.5 x 25.5 cm
Planet earth Globe Set:
- Night and day illuminated globe: Diameter 30 cm
- Accompanying book: HC, 128 pp
- Wall map: With 200 child-appropriate picture symbols, 90 x 60 cm
- Quiz pad: With 180 questions & answers all about planet earth
- Attractive sales package

Over 190 picture symbols show country-specific landmarks, places of interest, people, animals and plants. With valuable additional information about the history of the earth, continents, oceans, flags of all states and our solar system.
- With high-quality political map face
- Informative and decorative on any wall
World map:
A0 (118.9 x 84.1 cm)
Scale: 1: 35 000 000
Matt-laminated
Rolled in a plastic tube, with label
Further maps:
Animals of the world
Animal migration
WAS IST WAS Knowledge Puzzle
Each Book:
SC, 32 pp, 18.5 x 25.5 cm
With lots of colour photographs and illustrations
7 + years
Adventure
Adventure on Ice
SC, 32 pp, 18,5 x 25,5 cm
Full-colour photographs and illustrations
7 + years.
March 2008
In Ancient Times
Germany
Our Earth
Inventions
Europe
Banners & Flags
Vehicles
Football
Witches and Wizards
Cowboys and Indians
SC, 32 pp, 18,5 x 25,5 cm
Full-colour photographs and illustrations
7 + years.
March 2008
- With crossword and picture puzzles, secret text, detective story,
rebus and lots more besides
- Knowledge transfer and puzzle fun in one
- Lots of factual illustrations and photos
Our Body
The Sea
In the Middle Ages
Nature and Animals
Police & Fire Brigade
Spiders & Insects
Our Animals
Wild Animals
Ancient History
Outer Space
Transfer of knowledge and puzzle fun in one! The knowledge puzzles are a mixture of informative factual texts and various entertaining puzzles to solve - for an easy introduction to popular factual topics.
Play, fun & knowledge – The ideal preparation for the book series
- With lots of large-scale illustrations and photographs
- Handy soft cover format
DVD Interactive

TV/DVD
Successfully broadcast in many countries
Because knowledge sinks in once it tickles our senses, WAS IST WAS TV transforms learning into a fun, emotional experience.
A ground breaking kids’ and family documentary series that takes the viewer on an exciting journey of discovery through the classic WAS IST WAS topic areas Nature and Animals, History, Science and Technology.Each episode is a mix of spectacular images of original sites, first-class documentation material and highly entertaining 3D-animated clips.
Facts presented clearly, concisely and colourfully
Humour and suspense combine with stunning visuals and facts
Funny characters for a high degree of potential for identification
For the home and at school
Suitable for all media channels
26 x 25-minute episodes
8 + years
Reptiles & Amphibians
Automobiles
Trees
Computers & Robots
Dinosaurs
Rail Travel
Planet Earth
Film & Television
Flight
Sharks
The Indians & the Wild West
Cats
The Human Body & Brain
Criminology
The Moon & the Universe
Mummies
Horses
Planets & Space Travel
Knights and Castles
Ancient Rome
Ships
Pirates
Spiders
Volcanoes
Whales & Dolphins
Weather
WAS IST WAS Audio Books CD/MC
Knowledge for the ears!
Theo, Tess and Quentin, already well-known characters from television, go on an adventurous expedition and come across lots of things worth knowing. Lots of humour and factual knowledge make every topic a pleasure to listen to.
- Two audio plays on each medium
- Available on CD or MC
- Based on the volumes from the WAS IST WAS series
- Each episode approx. 30 minutes
WAS IST WAS Audio Book
Amphibians & Reptiles / Sharks
Two audio books on one MC / CD
6 + years
WAS IST WAS Audio Book
Automobiles / Trains
Two audio books on one MC / CD
6 + years
WAS IST WAS Audio Book
Bears / Wolves
Two audio books on one MC / CD
6 + years
WAS IST WAS Audio Book
Farm Life / Dogs
Two audio books on one MC / CD
6 + years
WAS IST WAS Audio Book
Dinosaurs / Spiders
Two audio books on one MC / CD
6 + years
WAS IST WAS Audio Book
Explorers / Arctic Regions
Two audio books on one MC / CD
6 + years
WAS IST WAS Audio Book
Planet Earth / Weather
Two audio books on one MC / CD
6 + years
WAS IST WAS Audio Book
Fire Brigade / Police
Two audio books on one MC / CD
6 + years
WAS IST WAS Audio Book
Film & Television / The Moon and the Universe
Two audio books on one MC / CD
6 + years
WAS IST WAS Audio Book
Football / Formula 1
Two audio books on one MC / CD
6 + years
WAS IST WAS Audio Book
Gladiators / Germans
Two audio books on one MC / CD
6 + years
WAS IST WAS Audio Book
Indians and the Wild West / Volcanoes
Two audio books on one MC / CD
6 + years
WAS IST WAS Audio Book
Cats / Horses
Two audio books on one MC / CD
6 + years
WAS IST WAS Audio Book
Body & Brain / Mummies
Two audio books on one MC / CD
6 + years
WAS IST WAS Audio Book
Criminology / Computers and Robots
Two audio books on one MC / CD
6 + years
WAS IST WAS Audio Book
Middle Ages / Samurai
Two audio books on one MC / CD
6 + years
WAS IST WAS Audio Book
Natural Desaster / Air and Water
Two audio books on one CD / MC
6 + years
March 2008
WAS IST WAS Audio Book
The Olympic Games / Ancient Greeks
Two audio books on one CD / MC
6 + years
March 2008
WAS IST WAS Audio Book
Planets and Space Travel / Aviation
Two audio books on one MC / CD
6 + years
WAS IST WAS Audio Book
The Rain Forest / Deserts
Two audio books on one MC / CD
6 + years
WAS IST WAS Audio Book
Knights and Castles / Ancient Rome
Two audio books on one MC / CD
6 + years
WAS IST WAS Audio Book
Treasure Hunting / Ancient China
Two audio books on one MC / CD
6 + years
WAS IST WAS Audio Book
Pirates / Ships
Two audio books on one MC / CD
6 + years
WAS IST WAS Audio Book
The Sun / Energy
Two audio books on one MC / CD
6 + years
WAS IST WAS Audio Book
Animals at the Zoo / Penguins
Two audio books on one CD / MC
6 + years
March 2008
WAS IST WAS Audio Book
Prehistoric Man / Ice Ages
Two audio books on one MC / CD
6 + years
WAS IST WAS Audio Book
Sunken Cities / The Seven Wonders of the World
Two audio books on one MC / CD
6 + years
WAS IST WAS Audio Book
Whales and Dolphins / Trees
Two audio books on one MC / CD
6 + years
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