Big Anthony’s Mixed-Up Magic is an interactive delight from our new “Stories That Click” series based on the popular book Strega Nona Meets Her Match by Tomie dePaola. Students can read the story, hear it read to them by the author, or jump right in and join main character Big Anthony in any of nine interactive activities. Big Anthony helps students develop problem-solving skills and encourages reading and storytelling!
Product Overview
Big Anthony lives in the Italian region of Calabria where he helps Strega Nona cure everything from hair loss to headaches. Big Anthony tries to be a good assistant — but sometimes he gets things a little, well, mixed-up.
In Big Anthony’s Mixed-Up Magic, that’s how the fun begins. Big Anthony takes students on his own fantastic adventures in mischief, music, magic and exploration.
Based on the favorite Tomie dePaola book, Strega Nona Meets Her Match, every scene comes alive with fun and possibilities. Students can read the story, hear it read by Tomie dePaola himself, or jump right in and join the action. There are plenty of unpredictable adventures along the way to make Big Anthony’s Mixed-Up Magicendlessly enjoyable.
Features and Benefits
- It’s Motivating! – Encourages students to read for meaning and enjoyment as they explore Big Anthony’s Mixed-Up Magic on their own or with a friend.
- It’s Challenging! – Stimulates students to apply higher order thinking skills as they explore the escapades of Big Anthony — solving problems, investigating mysteries, and learning magic — within the context of the story adventure.
- It’s Collaborative! – Promotes collaboration as students explore the literature selection and story world based on Tomie dePaola’s beloved characters.
- It’s Wonderful! – Gives students the unique experience of hearing the story Strega Nona Meets Her Match read by the author, Tomie dePaola.
Computer System Requirement
| Macintosh® Product Information: | Windows® Product Information: |
| CD-ROM System Compatibility: 68030 required (LC II or greater) System 7.0 or later 13″ or larger color display (640 x 480, 16 colors) 4MB RAM Double-speed CD-ROM drive | CD-ROM System Compatibility: 486 or higher Microsoft® Windows® 3.1 or higher or WfW 3.11 or Windows® 95 16-color SVGA display 4MB RAM (8MB RAM for Windows for Workgroups or Windows 95) Windows-compatible mouse Windows-compatible sound card Double-speed CD-ROM drive |
Macintosh and Windows School Version
| Target Audience: | Grades K-4 |
| MECC Learning Category: | Language Arts |
| Support Materials: | User’s Guide,on-screen help |
| Platforms: | Windows and Macintosh |
| Media Type | CD-ROM |
| Description | Product Number | Retail Cost | Member Cost |
| Single Product | CD659 | $79.00 | $55.00 |
| Lab Pack (5) | CD659LAB | $189.00 | $132.00 |
| 25 – Pack Site License | CD659BSL | $855.00 | $599.00 |
| 75 – Pack Site License | CD659DSL | $2100.00 | $1500.00 |
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