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Turn your computer into an interactive education tool!

From nearby in space, the earth seems vast, but in the colossal scope of the universe it is a barely noticeable speck. It is, however, a unique speck--it is home to life as we know it.

Extrusive igneous rock is often fine grained or smooth and glassy. Obsidian is often called volcanic glass. Actually, it is made of almost the same ingredients, and by much the same process, as window glass, but in a volcanic eruption rather than by human ingenuity.

The spines of the cactus help the plant survive. The water stored in the plant as juicy pulp tempts the desert animals, but few of them can avoid being stuck or injured by the plant's pines.

Air, water, and the soil are three of our most important natural resources. They are also renewable resources because, as they are being used, recycled air, water, and soil are being added to the earth.

....and so many more facts to increase your science knowledge and your grade!

Includes

• Earth's Natural Resources
• Ecology I
• Ecology II
• The Earth
• Weather & Climate
• The Universe

Product Features

• Play feature presentation of over 300 minutes of self-running multimedia content.
• Browse indexes to locate information by subject and other relevant categories.
• Access the Merriam-Webster Dictionary with over 70,000 definitions.
• Enlarge many of over 3,500 images to full screen; print or save to clipboard.
• Access over 500 interactive questions, with explanations, and automatic quizzes.
• Link to The American Concise Encyclopedia with over 15,000 entries.
• View large type designed for easy reading.
• Listen to the narrated feature presentations.
• Click highlighted words to link to supplemental reference materials.
• Look up key words in the customized electronic glossary.
• Explore geological examples of cause and effect
• Ponder the mysterious black holes in the universe
• Multi-sensory learning approach

Product Overview

Earth's Natural Resources

Study the importance of air, water, and soil as natural resources, and learn how pollution, acid rain, ozone depletion, the greenhouse effect, and the extinction of species impact nature's delicate balance.  Examine the advantages, disadvantages, risks, and limitations involved in the use of fossil fuels, nuclear energy, and alternative forms of energy such as solar, wind, and geothermal energies.  

Features:

• Multimedia Presentation:  50 minutes
• Images Included:  675
• Interactive Q&A:  100
• American Concise Encyclopedia:  Yes
• The Merriam-Webster Dictionary:  Yes

Ecology I

Explore some of the diverse ecosystems that make up our planet: forests, grasslands, and pond communities.  Learn why an ecosystem's plants and animals are dependent upon one another for their existence, how their varied adaptations enhance their chances for survival, and how food energy flows from organism to organism.

Features:

• Multimedia Presentation:  50 minutes
• Images Included:  525
• Interactive Q&A:  100
• American Concise Encyclopedia:  Yes
• The Merriam-Webster Dictionary:  Yes

Ecology II

Explore some of the diverse ecosystems that make up our planet: deserts, swamps, seashores, and man-made communities.  Learn why an ecosystem's plants and animals are dependent upon one another for their existence, how their varied adaptations enhance their chances for survival, how food evergy flows from organism to organism, and how human actions can effect natural environments.

Features:

• Multimedia Presentation:  44 minutes
• Images Included:  500
• Interactive Q&A:  100
• American Concise Encyclopedia:  Yes
• The Merriam-Webster Dictionary:  Yes

The Earth 

Explore the geologic timescale of the earth as you uncover the structure and composition of our intriguing planet.  Examine the theory of plate tectonics and learn about uplifting, folding, faulting, and volcanism.  Understand the processes by which rocks are formed.  Travel to the Precambrian, Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic eras to learn about the dinosaurs, the Ice Age, and the beginnings of humankind.

Features:

• Multimedia Presentation:  62 minutes
• Images Included:  580
• Interactive Q&A:  100
• American Concise Encyclopedia:  Yes
• The Merriam-Webster Dictionary:  Yes

Weather & Climate

Learn the layers of the earth's atmosphere and the properties of the gases which compose them.  Study the categories of clouds and the major wind patterns of the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.  Define the four major types of fronts, the major air masses, and the three major types of storms.  Learn how meteorologists measure the weather using special instruments and discover how modern technology has made weather forecasting more accurate.    

Features:

• Multimedia Presentation:  62 minutes
• Images Included:  688
• Interactive Q&A:  100
• American Concise Encyclopedia:  Yes
• The Merriam-Webster Dictionary:  Yes

The Universe

From the apple that fell on Isaac Newton's head to modern-day space flights, this title presents a comprehensive look at the basics of astronomy and space exploration.  Unravel the mysteries of the universe with explanations of how planets and stars are born.  Explore comets, meteors, and galaxies.  Examine black holes and the big bang theory. 

Features:

• Multimedia Presentation:  50 minutes
• Images Included:  550
• Interactive Q&A:  100
• American Concise Encyclopedia:  Yes
• The Merriam-Webster Dictionary:  Yes

Windows Requirements

• 486 DX/25
• Windows 3.1/95/98/Me
• 16MB of RAM
• 2X or greater CD-ROM Drive
• SVGA, 256 colors
• Mouse
• Sound Card

Macintosh Requirements

• 33MHz 68030+ Macintosh
• System 7+
• 8MB of RAM  (6MB Free RAM required)
• 2X or greater CD-ROM Drive
• 256 Colors
• Mouse
• Sound Card