Dinosaurs Pocket Edition

by Mega Systems

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004XPJU
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 8, 2000
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #31,567 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Do you know a child who's just the right age to be crazy about dinosaurs? If you do, Dinosaurs 3D from Mega Systems is an informative, well-designed CD-ROM package that is bound to be a hit.

This CD takes just minutes to load, and using it is as simple as pressing start once installation is complete. The program does not come with operating directions because there is no need for them. The functions are very clearly designed and intuitive. Once you've started the program, there is an introduction to dinosaurs that previews some of the 3-D imagery to be found inside. The segment is well done and informative, but unfortunately, there is no option to skip it when you open the program for the second or third time.

Although the CD focuses on dinosaurs, it really encompasses the entire natural history of Earth. The five main headings that you can click on are Overview, Primeval Times, Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic. Each subheading within these categories includes texts, illustrations, and animations. Content is not sacrificed for the sake of graphics in this package--the text compares favorably with a good children's encyclopedia or an Eyewitness book.

The 3-D dinosaurs are actually the least sophisticated part of the program; many of the moving graphics are poorly defined and clumsy next to game-quality 3-D graphics. The still images are very good, however, and the graphics do not detract significantly from the overall worthiness of this program. Children ages 8 and older will find the content challenging, while younger kids will enjoy the pictures. --Matt Kohut

Amazon.com Product Description

Did you ever wonder how dinosaurs lived and survived on earth millions of years ago? Generation after generation, people have been fascinated by these awesome creatures. Dinosaurs 3D provides a thorough, up-to-date understanding of how these primeval giants lived and offers scientific explanations of the different species. With 535 MB of fascinating 3-D animations and visual images with audio explanations, Dinosaurs 3D is a thrilling hands-on adventure. Rotate 3-D graphics and animations, retrieve easy-to-understand facts and detailed illustrations of specific primeval creatures, and search cross-referenced text with an extensive database and a comprehensive dictionary.