American Heritage History of United States for Young People

by Simon & Schuster

Product Features

• Windows 95/98

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds
• ASIN: B000EH31NW
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 1, 2006
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,304 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)

Product Description

For the first time ever from American Heritage, the country's most respected American history magazine, comes a new standard in multimedia reference for the home and school. Based on The American Nation, the authoritative book used in schools across the country, this disc is ideal for students of all ages who have American history homework. A wide array of multimedia features including nearly 30 minutes of live-action video, almost 1,000 photographs' and over two hours of audio and music. Two on-screen hosts guide your kids through the disc, making it accessible to all ages. A 3D navigable time capsule that makes exploring American history fun. A fully searchable library, including a Notebook and Report Maker to help kids apply what they learn to their school studies. Multimedia biographies of all the presidents and 50 of the most historic Americans. 3D virtual reality walkthroughs of American homes. An interactive exploration of the most thought-provoking and controversial issues of our time. A multimedia overview of America's unique cultural history, from the earliest music to the most recent sporting event A direct link to the American Heritage: The History of the United States for Young People World Wide Web site to keep up-to-date on current events.