Eyewitness Encyclopedia of Nature CD-ROM (Version 2.0--mac/win) [CD-ROM]

DK Publishing (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1997 | Age Level: 9 and up | Series: Eyewitness Ency Of Nature

Features a host of new interactive features; A dynamically updated naturalist's console includes access to DK's Nature Online website.

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Dorling Kindersley has translated its Eyewitness series, Encyclopedia of Nature, into CD-ROM format, taking advantage of the medium's interactive features. We used the Windows version; a Mac version is now also available.The main screen is a naturalist's office, with drawers, maps, and gadgets to be clicked on to reach a topic. All major animal and plant groups are covered, each with definitions, anatomy, and a few key attributes and representative families. Prehistoric and microscopic life is also included. Major habitats are briefly covered, showing typical natural features and animals, although no maps of their distribution are available. A section on climate discusses weather, oceans, and other natural phenomena. Two "books," "The Web of Life" and "The Green Book," deal with ecology. They discuss global warming, endangered species, pollution, and food webs. A feature called Quizmaster enables one or two players to answer questions based on the CD-ROM; it should be noted that the system crashed when the reviewer tried it. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• CD-ROM
• Publisher: DK MULTIMEDIA; Cdr edition (June 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789417022
• ISBN-13: 978-0789417022
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.7 x 2.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,632,128 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME INFORMATIONAL CD..., January 7, 2011

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This review is from: Eyewitness Encyclopedia of Nature CD-ROM (Version 1.0--win) (CD-ROM)

I think this CD is great...It has some really good info on different animals. I use it to homeschool my son whose in 3rd grade.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Colorful broad look at Nature's variety with easy navigation, November 12, 1997

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This review is from: Eyewitness Encyclopedia of Nature CD-ROM (Version 2.0--mac/win) (CD-ROM)

Easy to install CD-ROM with sophisticated detailed graphics, linked throughout, good sounds, videos, back ground music. Informative with pocket book for the mouse impaired or coffee top. Kids 6 and up.