Russians in Space: 40th Anniversary of Sputnik [Deluxe Edition] [Hardcover]

The Ultimax Group Inc. (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 158137111X | ISBN-13: 978-1581371116 | Publication Date: December 1994 | Edition: Anv

"Russians in Space" presents a solid introduction to the Soviet space programme, its rockets, pioneers and history. Visual effects, film clips and high-frequency sound make this multimedia encyclopaedia an interactive tool for all grade levels and anyone with an interest in the history of space exploration. The user-friendly CD-ROM ranges from the basics - solar system, rockets, spacesuits - to more technical topics, such as artificial Earth satellites, military rocketry, research programmes and spy satellites. A synergy of nearly 400 colourful images and a full hour of video compressed with narration and music blend into 101 educational modules, documenting the key figures, politics, successes and failures surrounding the space programme - from its earliest origins to today's Mir orbital complex. "Russians in Space" also touches on the Soviet's race to reach the Moon, covered extensively in James Harford's book, "Korolev: How One Man Masterminded the Soviet Drive to Beat America to the Moon". Disc features include a comprehensive timeline with at-a-glance definitions and photos. Using intuitive icons, the menu-driven, graphical interface allows users to easily navigate the disc's contents, picture and video galleries. For more specific topics, conduct a search using keywords or character strings. In a PC environment, "Russians in Space" runs in Windows 3.1, Windows 95 and Windows NT on a 386SX PC or higher processor. Mac users will need a 68030 Mac or better (PowerMac recommended) running System 7.0 or higher. Both PCs and Macs should be equipped with 4Mb RAM (8MB recommended), CD-ROM drive (minimum of 2X suggested), and 640x480x256 monitor.

Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: Amer Inst of Aeronautics &; Anv edition (December 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 158137111X
• ISBN-13: 978-1581371116
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,025,902 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)