Rural Map Detectives provides a delightful and fun way to learn map reading skills by solving two mysteries, similar to the game, Clue.Was it Evil Edna, Slimy Simon, or another criminal? Lady Hartley will reward you if you can find the thief menacing her manor. You're the detective in this innovative mapping program.  Rural Mystery is an update of the original Map Detectives, and provides  the new Explore mode, allowing children full access to each map, without having to complete the mystery. This mode has great potentialto promote open-ended exploration and for children to set their own tasks.

Use geography and mapping skills to solve a series of baffling burglaries in two interactive mystery games. Children will develop their ability to use map symbols, grid references, distance and scale as they search for the missing objects and collect clues. Humorous photos, lively animations, maps, and sounds will engage students as they navigate their way through ingenious, ever-changing plots. There's even a feature to monitor children's progress and print activities.

In Urban Mystery, Rich Spangle’s celebrity party was ruined when someone stole one of his most treasured possessions. Can your child use his or her geography and map reading skills to help track down the culprit? Children will develop their ability to use map symbols, grid references, distance and scale as they search for the missing objects and collect clues. Humorous photos, lively animations, maps, and sounds will engage students as they navigate their way through ingenious, ever-changing plots. Add to the challenge with ‘Night time’ mode, route planning tools, alphabetical index, high-quality maps, and a ‘Beat the clock’ option. There's even a feature to monitor students' progress and print activities for the classroom.

· 2 Interactive mystery games

· Students use map symbols, grid references, distance, and scale

· Humorous characters and exciting animations

· Search for missing objects and collect clues to solve mysteries

· Monitor students' progress and print activities

Minimum System Requirements

PC: Win 3.1+, 486, 66 MHz, 8 Mb RAM, 2X CD, SVGA

Mac: LC475, 8 Mb RAM, 2X CD, 640x480, 256 Colors