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The Learning Company

Fate	Acquired by SoftKey
Founded	1980; 45 years ago (1980) (as The Learning Co.) Palo Alto, California, U.S.
Founders	Ann McCormick Leslie Grimm Teri Perl
Defunct	1995
Headquarters	Boston, Massachusetts , U.S.
Key people	Warren Robinett (co-founder)
Products	Educational games

The Learning Company (TLC) was an educational software company founded in 1980 in Palo Alto, CA. The company produced a grade-based system of learning software, edutainment games, and productivity tools. Its titles included Reader Rabbit, for preschoolers through second graders, and The ClueFinders, for more advanced students. The company was also known for publishing licensed educational titles featuring characters such as Arthur, Scooby-Doo, Zoboomafoo, and Caillou.

In 1995, the company was acquired by SoftKey in a hostile takeover bid, at which point SoftKey assumed the Learning Company name and brand.

Software

Reader Rabbit / The ClueFinders series

• Grade-based titles
  • Reader Rabbit Baby
  • Reader Rabbit Toddler
  • Reader Rabbit Preschool
  • Reader Rabbit Preschool: Sparkle Star Rescue
  • Reader Rabbit Kindergarten
  • Reader Rabbit 1st Grade
  • Reader Rabbit 2nd Grade (now sold as Reader Rabbit 2nd Grade: Classic)
  • Reader Rabbit 2nd Grade: Mis-cheese-ious Dreamship Adventures
  • Reader Rabbit Thinking Games
  • The ClueFinders 3rd Grade Adventures (1998)
  • The ClueFinders 4th Grade Adventures (1998)
  • The ClueFinders 5th Grade Adventures (1999)
  • The ClueFinders 6th Grade Adventures (1999)
• Other titles
  • Writer Rabbit (1986)
  • Reader Rabbit 1 (1983)
  • Reader Rabbit 2 (1991)
  • Reader Rabbit 3 (1993)
  • Reader Rabbit's Interactive Reading Journey (1994)
  • Math Rabbit (Later changed to Reader Rabbit Math) (1986)
  • The ClueFinders Math Adventures (1999)
  • The ClueFinders Reading Adventures (1999)
  • The ClueFinders Search and Solve Adventures (2000)
  • The ClueFinders: The Incredible Toy Store Adventure! (2001)
  • The ClueFinders: Mystery Mansion Arcade
  • The Powerpuff Girls: Mojo Jojo’s Clone Zone

Zoombinis

• Zoombinis Logical Journey (1996)
  • Note: This game was remade in 2015.
• Zoombinis Mountain Rescue (2001)
• Zoombinis Island Odyssey (2002)

Super Solvers series

• Midnight Rescue! (Later re-released as Super Solvers Reading and then Leap Ahead! 3rd Grade)
• OutNumbered! (Later re-released as Leap Ahead! 3rd Grade)
• Challenge of the Ancient Empires! (Ancient Empires)
• Spellbound! (Later re-released as Leap Ahead! Spelling)
• Gizmos & Gadgets!
• Mission: T.H.I.N.K.

Starflyers series

• Royal Jewel Rescue (2002)
• Alien Space Chase (2002)

Super Seekers games

• Treasure Mountain! (1990)
  • Note: This game was originally released as a regular Super Solvers title.
• Treasure MathStorm! (1992)
• Treasure Cove! (1992)
• Treasure Galaxy! (1994)

Fisher-Price series

• Fisher-Price: Dream Dollhouse (1995)
• Fisher-Price: Great Adventures: Castle (1995)
• Fisher-Price: Great Adventures: Pirate Ship (1996)
• Fisher-Price: Great Adventures: Wild Western Town (1997)
• Fisher-Price: Big Action Garage (1998)
• Fisher-Price: Big Action Construction (1998)
• Fisher-Price: Little People Christmas Activity Center (1998)
• Fisher-Price: Time to Play Dollhouse (1998)
• Fisher-Price: Time to Play Pet Shop (1998)
• Fisher-Price: Outdoor Adventures: Ranger Trail (1999)
• Fisher-Price: Rescue Heroes: Hurricane Havoc (1999)
• Fisher-Price: Toddler (1999)
• Fisher-Price: Preschool (1999)
• Fisher-Price: Kindergarten (1999)

Pac-Man/Carmen Sandiego series

• Pac-Man (1997)
• Carmen Sandiego's ThinkQuick Challenge (1999)
• Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? Treasures of Knowledge (2001)

MindPower series

• Mind Power Math: Middle School
  • Basic Math
  • Fractions
  • Decimals
  • Geometry
  • Statistics
  • Pre-Algebra
  • Algebra
• Mind Power Math: High School
  • Math Review
  • Algebra 1
  • Statistics
  • Algebra 2
  • Geometry
  • Trigonometry
  • Calculus
• Mind Power Science Grades 7-12
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Genetics
  • Physics
  • Ecology
  • Light
  • Electricity

Trail series

• The Oregon Trail
• The Amazon Trail
• The Yukon Trail
• Africa Trail
• MayaQuest: The Mystery Trail

Other games

• Explore Yellowstone (1997)
• Prince of Persia 3D (1999)
• Soul Fighter (1999)
• Vlad Tepes Dracula (1997)
• Real World series
  • Operation Neptune (1991)
    • Note: This game was eventually added to the Super Solvers series.
  • Time Riders in American History
  • Math For The Real World
• Adventure/puzzle games
  • Rocky's Boots (1982)
  • Gertrude's Secrets (1984)
  • Gertrude's Puzzles (1984)
  • Robot Odyssey (1984)
  • Think Quick! (1987)
  • Logic Quest 3D (1996)
  • Road Adventures USA
• Achieve! games
  • Achieve! Math & Science: Grades 1-3
  • Achieve! Phonics, Reading & Writing: Grades 1-3
  • Achieve! Math & Science: Grades 3-6
  • Achieve! Writing & Language Arts Grades 3-6
• Tools and other programs
  • All-Star Typing
  • The American Girls Premiere
  • Read, Write, and Type
  • MetroGnomes' Music
  • The Children's Writing & Publishing Center
  • The Writing Center
  • Student Writing Center
• PBS Kids series
  • Caillou's Magic Playhouse
  • Caillou's Four Seasons of Fun
  • Caillou's Party Fun and Games
  • Zoboomafoo Animal Alphabet
  • Zoboomafoo Creature Quest
  • Jay Jay the Jet Plane: Jay Jay Earns his Wings
  • Jay Jay the Jet Plane: Sky Heroes to the Rescue
  • Cyberchase: Carnival Chaos
  • Cyberchase: Castleblanca Quest
• Other early educational programs
  • Magic Spells
  • Bumble Games
  • Bumble Plot
  • Moptown Hotel
  • Moptown Parade
  • Wordspinner
  • Juggles' Rainbow
  • Juggles' House
  • SpongeBob SquarePants Typing
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