Encylopedia Britannica Profiles: U.S. Presidents (Jewel Case)

by Atari

Product Features

• All the information you need about the U.S. presidents
• Hundreds of articles, photographs, Internet links, and more
• Information on the political parties, from the obscure to the popular
• Detailed election results dating back to 1789
• Audio and video clips to transport you back in time

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008KIT1
• Item model number: 4936
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 14, 2003
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #12,545 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #41 in Software > Education & Reference > History
  • #73 in Software > Children's Software > Reference
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

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From the Manufacturer

Do you think you know your presidents? Think again. Encyclopædia Britannica Profiles U.S. Presidents brings together the vast resources of Britannica to provide the information you`d expect about the U.S. Presidents, and some you wouldn`t. With hundreds of articles, photographs, Internet links, and more, U.S. Presidents is an indispensable learning resource for students studying the presidency and for curious adults interested in expanding their knowledge of American history.

Special Features Include:

• Presidents, Vice Presidents, and First Ladies - 650 articles from Encyclopædia Britannica plus 250 photos and audio and video clips.
• Political Parties - Political parties both prominent and obscure, from the Bull Mosse and Know-Nothing Parties to the Democrats and Republicans of today.
• US Government - The electoral college, Bill of Rights, US Congress, Supreme Court, and much more.
• Elections - Complete and detailed election results dating back to 1789.
• Key Historical Documents - The Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and major speeches--from Washington`s farewell to Lincoln`s second inaugural to Nixon`s resignation.
• Interact with History - Travel through American history with timelines. Let audio and video clips take you back to Lincoln`s childhood and JFK`s speech about putting a man on the Moon.

Product Description

Platform:  WINDOWS & MACINTOSH Publisher:  BRITANNICA Packaging:  JEWEL CASE Experience the epic story of America through the lives of the presidents. Who said "the only thing we have to fear is fear itself"? Who has a city in Liberia named after him? Who was called "The Little Magician"? Who oversaw the creation of NASA? Encyclopedia Britannica Presents U.S. Presidents explores the lives and legends of the presidents plus the politics and drama that spurred the growth of the nation. Compelling articles key historical documents and vivid multimedia make U.S. Presidents an indispensable resource for students studying the presidency and curious adults interested in learning more about American history. Presidents Vice Presidents and First Ladies More than 600 entries plus hundreds of photos audio and video clips bring this fascinating topic to life. Political Parties Political parties both prominent and obscure from the Bull Moose and Know- Nothing parties to the Democrats and Republicans of today. U.S. Government Learn about the Bill of Rights U.S. Congress Supreme Court and much more.Elections Complete and detailed election results dating back to 1789. Key Historical Documents The Declaration of Independence Constitution and major speeches from Washington's farewell to Nixon's resignation. Interact with History Travel through American history with timelines to Lincoln's childhood and JFK's speech about putting a man on the Moon. Related Web Sites Homework & Learning Tools and Magazines Online round out this plete source on the American presidency. System Requirements for Windows Microsoft Windows 98 2000 Me XP NT (with Service Pack 5 or higher) Pentium 266 MHz 350 MHz remended 128 MB RAM 256 MB remended 200 MB free hard-drive space CD-ROM drive 800x600 resolution 16-bit color Mouse or pointing device Sound card and speakers remended Printer remended System Requirements for Macinto

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1.0 out of 5 stars Bad Experience, December 16, 2008

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This review is from: Encylopedia Britannica Profiles: U.S. Presidents (Jewel Case) (CD-ROM)

I bought the CD "Encyclopedia Britannica Profiles: U.S.Presidents" from Dagwood Books through Amazon. I could not install it. When I tried to install it, a message came up that I needed to go to the Britannica link and download an additional program in order to be able to install the CD. As instructed, I went to the Britannica link and downloaded the recommended program. Then I still couldn't install it; in fact, it was worse: I couldn't even get the CD installation program to open. I had had this problem with another Britannica CD (but the 2009 Britannica CD installed easily - so, perhaps, Britannica has improved). I returned the CD but got only a partial refund. Dagwood tried telling me that it had an old computer and was able to install the CD; well, I have a new computer and thus should have been able to install it, but the CD message itself said that I couldn't install it without downloading another program - which didn't help. I had to pay for the shipping back, and got only a partial refund. I will NOT buy from Dagwood again. I will NOT buy an old Britannica program again. I will have 2nd, 3rd, and 4th thoughts about ordering any thing through Amazon again.

Lanny Landrith