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Founded in 1995, Riverdeep Interactive Learning is jointly headquartered in San Francisco, California and Dublin, Ireland. It is one of the fastest growing education and consumer software companies in the United States. Riverdeep's Web-based and CD-ROM solutions can be found in more than 45,000 schools in over 20 countries worldwide. In April 2003, Riverdeep became a private entity.

The Riverdeep family represents more than 50 years of expertise in the education and productivity industry. To our flagship product, Destination Math, we have added four of the most respected names in education: Logal, EDVantage, Edmark and SmartStuff and have integrated them into a rich, online learning experience that includes math, science, language arts, critical thinking, social studies, early learning, and special needs. In addition, we have added The Learning Company and Broderbund products. The Learning Company brings to Riverdeep its outstanding education software brands such as Reader Rabbit, Carmen Sandiego, ClueFinders, Oregon Trail, Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing and Zoombinis. Broderbund publishes and distributes some of the all time best selling consumer software such as The Print Shop®, PrintMaster®, and 3D Home Architect®.

The Learning Company (TLC) is a leading publisher of innovative, interactive consumer and school education software titles with the largest installed base in the world. The Learning Company, acquired by Riverdeep in September 2001, brings to Riverdeep its outstanding education software brands such as Reader Rabbit, Carmen Sandiego, ClueFinders, Oregon Trail, Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing and Zoombinis. Riverdeep also acquired development and distribution resources including established school, OEM, consumer and international businesses. The new brands will complement Riverdeep's comprehensive school portfolio as well as significantly expand Riverdeep's penetration into the consumer marketplace.

Riverdeep's award-winning flagship Destination Math Series was developed in 1995. The Destination Math Series is a carefully sequenced, comprehensive curriculum that demonstrates how mathematical issues arise out of real-life situations. Aligned to state and national curriculum standards, Destination Math includes management and assessment tools for student mastery.

Riverdeep's premier literacy offering, Destination Reading, was developed in 2001 with guidance from some of the nation's leading reading experts. Destination Reading fully aligns with the Federal Reading First mandates and is scientifically research-based. The comprehensive literacy curriculum explicitly teaches phonics, decoding, and comprehension skills in the context of a wide range of authentic fiction, non-fiction and environmental text. Students can use it everyday in the classroom and never do the same lesson twice!

Logal Educational Software & Systems, Ltd. launched its science and math products in 1995. Riverdeep purchased the company in 1999. Aligned to state and national standards, interactive computer simulations teach and reinforce science principles in biology, chemistry, physics, and math for middle school through college levels.

The Vantage Points Language Arts series began in 1995 as EDVantage Software. Riverdeep purchased EDVantage in May 2000 and subsequently renamed the interactive courses that help students build writing and communications skills.

Edmark Corporation, a pioneer in developing innovative and effective educational materials for students preK-6 and special needs market more than 30 years, was acquired by Riverdeep in September 2000. The Edmark line includes more than 50 award-winning cross-curricular software titles, edConnect™, and assistive technology such as the TouchWindow and TouchFree Switch.

Offering an array of proprietary products and services for teacher training and school improvement, Teacher Universe is a leading provider of e-learning and classroom-based solutions for teacher professional development. Highly interactive, web-based courses and instructor-led support focus on the integration of technology into K-12 curricula. Online teacher professional development solutions are individualized and accessible anytime/anywhere. Additionally, a full spectrum of electronic tools including online, computer-adaptive diagnostic and post assessments, individual online teacher portfolios, electronic lesson planning tools, and accountability reports for administrators is available.

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