Mike Mulligan And His Steam Shovel (PC and Mac, CD-ROM) Houghton Mifflin Interactive - 1996 USA, Canada Release

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Mike Mulligan And His Steam Shovel
Packaging cover Mike Mulligan And His Steam Shovel.
Product ID 46442-81373
Product UPC 046442813730
Platform(s) PC and Mac
Packaging Retail Box
Media CD-ROM
Copyright date 1996
Publisher(s) Houghton Mifflin Interactive
Category(s) Education, Storybook
Recommended age(s) 4-8.
Country of Origin United States of America

Description from the packaging.

Loved by Grandparents, Parents and Children for over 50 Years!
A Beloved Children's Classic Comes to Life!

Treat your child to a warm-hearted children's classic enriched with skill-building games and exciting learning activities. Follow the enchanting narration of actress Madeline Kahn in an uplifting tale of friendship, loyalty and perseverance.

It was Mike Mulligan as his steam shovel, Mary Anne, who dug the great canals, made the long highways and flattened the first landing fields. Until one day, when Mike discovers that his friend has been replaced by newer shovels. When Mike refuses to abandon his steam-powered pal, the two set off for the tiny town of Popperville, where they rise to a final, triumphant challenge.

Features:

  • Select "Play in the Story" or "Read to Me" options.
  • Four fun-filled activities:
    • Twins of Popperville: Memory and matching game.
    • Mary Anne's Maze: Map reading game.
    • The Junkyard: Pattern recognition game.
    • How Steam Shovels Work: Tutorial.
  • Narrated by acclaimed actress Madeline Kahn.
  • Original music score and narration plays in audio CD players for storytime enjoyment.
  • Tribute to the life and work of author/illustrator Virginia Lee Burton.

Skills your child will build:

  • Active listening.
  • Logic and planning.
  • Pattern and shape recognition.
  • Memory skills.
  • Sequencing.

And it's fun too!

  • Build map reading skills as you steer Mary Anne through the maze!
  • Bing! Bang! Crash! Slam! Learn how steam shovels really work!
  • Build pattern-matching skills as you save Mary Anne's pals from the junkyard.
  • Explore the fascinating life and work of author/illustrator Virginia Lee Burton.
  • Narrated by acclaimed actress Madeline Kahn.

System Requirements

PC Windows 3.1
Required CPU 486-33
Required RAM 8MB
Req. Hard Drive 8MB Free
Requires Mouse Yes
Required CD Speed 2X
Required Audio 16-bit sound card
Supported Video SVGA 256 Color
Misc Support Headphones or speakers
PC Windows 95
Required CPU 486-33
Required RAM 8MB
Req. Hard Drive 8MB Free
Requires Mouse Yes
Required CD Speed 2X
Required Audio 16-bit sound card
Supported Video SVGA 256 Color
Misc Support Headphones or speakers
Mac System 7.0
Required CPU Mac LC III
Required RAM 8MB
Requires Mouse Yes
Required CD Speed 2X
Supported Video 13" 256 Color

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