American Heritage for Young People (CD-ROM)

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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

System Requirements for Windows®: PC with 486DX/66MHz or higher processor
8MB RAM
SVGA graphics (256 colors with 640 x 480 resolution)
2X speed CD-Rom drive or faster
MPC-compatible sound card
Mouse or compatible pointing device
Windows® 3.1 or later (Windows® 95 compatible)

System Requirements for Macintosh: Any color Macintosh or Power Macintosh
13" or larger color monitor (256 colors with 640 x 480 resolution)
8 MB RAM
2X speed or faster CD-Rom drive
System 7.0 or later

From the Publisher

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

System Requirements for Windows®: PC with 486DX/66MHz or higher processor
8MB RAM
SVGA graphics (256 colors with 640 x 480 resolution)
2X speed CD-Rom drive or faster
MPC-compatible sound card
Mouse or compatible pointing device
Windows® 3.1 or later (Windows® 95 compatible)

System Requirements for Macintosh: Any color Macintosh or Power Macintosh
13" or larger color monitor (256 colors with 640 x 480 resolution)
8 MB RAM
2X speed or faster CD-Rom drive
System 7.0 or later

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Product Details

• CD-ROM: 186 pages
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio (March 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671533924
• ISBN-13: 978-0671533922
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.4 x 2.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.2 ounces
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• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #7,492,878 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)