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Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
Author: Virginia Lee Burton
Mike and his trusty steam shovel, Mary Anne, dig deep canals for boats to travel through, cut mountain passes for trains, and hollow out cellars for city skyscrapers -- the very symbol of industrial America. But with progress come new machines, and soon the inseparable duo are out of work. Mike believes that Mary Anne can dig as much in a day as...  more »
ISBN: 20202
Edition: Abridged
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Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
Book Type: Audio Cassette
Other Versions: Paperback, Hardcover
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dalynnrmc avatar reviewed Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel on + 24 more book reviews
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Often recommended for the younger set as required reading in schools or homeschools. Useful for study of letter M and letter S, units on transportation, construction, machines.
Mike Mulligan and his steam shovel, Mary Anne, can dig faster than 100 men! The story of how Mike proves this, and Mary Anne's fate in a world where the technology is surpassing her, is a beloved tale of children young and old. A classic.
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This is a classic loved by children and adults alike. This engaging tale tells of Mike and his wonderful steam shovel named Mary Anne. Mike and Mary Anne work hard, but will they be able to dig the cellar for the new town hall in just one day? A wonderful story with a sweet ending.
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Five in a Row (FIAR) volume 1 book. Very cute and educational.
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Used in Five in a Row homeschool curriculum
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I loved this book as child and my two year old likes it also. Now I think more about the messages of advancing technology and the value of the craftsperson but my son just likes the pictures!
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Classic tale, written in 1939, of boy meets machine, boy falls in love with machine, boy saves machine, boy and machine live happily ever after.


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