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Eye Witness Encyclopedia of Nature 2.0


DK MULTIMEDIA
Published: Highlights, Today's Computers, Discovery Magazine
Reviewed by: Valerie L. Rojas
Category: Software-Windows 3.1- 95/ Macintosh


The world has never been this exciting this easy or this accessible! Come with us on a exciting trip through nature. The Encyclopedia of Nature covers it all. A complete guide to natural sciences also Botany, Biology, Ecology and the Environment! The beautiful graphics enhance the look and feel of this program. Now lets take that trip through nature. The main screen is the naturalists console. Right here at your fingertips everything you will ever want to learn about nature. Beautiful and easy access to all areas of the encyclopedia. You can click on the Globe and transport yourself to many different 3D habitats of the world . While in the habitats click on any of the animals shown and get a pop-up with the all the information on that animal. Or look up by categories, Mammals, Reptiles, Birds, Fish, Prehistoric, and Micro World.


ANIMAL VISION
Through the eyes of animals gives us a chance to see how the animals view their world. With complete narrations see how a rabbit views the world in comparison to us.


BIRD CALLS
Listen to the birds of the world and hear there calls. A complete narration explaining the different calls.


AMAZING CLOSE UPS
A variety of close up images of animals, plants, and insects that you can try and guess what they are.


THE QUIZ MASTER
A innovative game that ask animal, insect and habitat questions . Learn while you play!
One or Two players.
CLIMATES
Investigate the climates of the world.


MICRO WORLD
With Micro World you can understand the world of micro organisms. Complete with narrations and video.


THE GREEN BOOK & ECOLOGY BOOK
Study the diminishing habitats and threatened animals of the world. Learn about the different plants and Fungi.


850 full color photos and graphics, 50 video sequences, 73 animations, 3 hours of audio, more than 200,000 words of text! And one of the best features with the Encyclopedia , you can print anything on this program! Animal statistics , photos and more! What a great companion for the student. Also online web site to explore the cyberspace of nature.


NATURE FACTS
Full color 160 page book free inside.


Encyclopedia of Nature 2.0 is the most comprehensive nature program you will ever have the pleasure of owning!


System Requirements:

Windows 95, Windows 3.1
486DX 133 MHz Processor or faster
8MB of RAM
22MB of free hard disk space
2X (or faster) CD-ROM
Video display capable of at least 640X480 resolution 800x500 recommenced with 256 colors
Sound Blaster 16 or compatible 16-bit multimedia sound card


Macintosh

Macintosh System 7.0 or better
12MB of free RAM
18MB of free hard disk space recommended
2X (or faster ) CD-ROM drive
Sound: 8 bit


RATINGS


Product :Encyclopedia of Nature 2.0
Company: DK MULTIMEDIA
Reviewer: Valerie L. Rojas

Ease of Installation: A+
Documentation: A+
Graphical user interface A+
Help Screens A+
Ease of learning to use A+
Overall rating A+


Would you recommend this to a close friend for purchase? YES
PACKAGE CONTENTS:


CD ROM
Instruction booklet
160 page nature guide


SUPPORT: Telephone support available in instruction booklet or use or web site at WWW.DK.COM


THE REVIEWER


Valerie L. Rojas has lived in Las Vegas Nv, for the past 36 years. At present she is a disabled mother of two. She has worked in various public relation areas, including Sears and The Review Journal Newspaper, in Las Vegas. Her hobbies include : reading Stephan King novels, collecting Star Trek memorabilia, cooking, and computers.
Copyright © 1994-1999 Valerie L. Rojas
She can be reached on America Online at Vrojas2411@AOL.COM