This is a 10
CD-ROM Set!
Explore U.S. Geography - Take a Journey, Rich in Scenic Beauty and
Historic Wonder!
PRODUCT INFORMATION
- No installation required software runs CD-ROM
- No hard Disk Space required
- Works with both Windows and Macintosh
- Auto-start for Windows
- All images print in color great for school Projects!
- The Merriam-Webster Dictionary & The American concise
Encyclopedia included on each CD-ROM
- 10 CDs feature U.S. regions like the West, the Northeast,
and the
Rockies
- Over 6,800 images
- 372 minutes of multimedia presentations
- Over 1,000 interactive questions and answers
- Customized electronic glossary
PRODUCT
FEATURES
All too often, Americans travel
worldwide before discovering the grandeur and uniqueness of their own
"backyard." Take a journey rich in scenic beauty and historic
wonder that reveals the complexity and special character of each
U.S. region. Witness a country as vast and varied in climate,
topography and natural resources as any place on earth. Includes over 6,800 printable
images.
Disc 1 THE LAND & ITS PEOPLE
Take a spectacular journey across America, from the Atlantic to the
Pacific coasts, then venture on to Alaska and Hawaii. Cross mountains,
deserts, plains, and forests as you visit all the states and major
cities of each region
*Multimedia presentation - 45min
*Images included - 1,000
*Interactive Q&A - 100
Disc 2 ALASKA & HAWAII
Get to know two of America's most remarkable states. Discover that,
despite their striking contrasts, Alaska and Hawaii share many
surprising similarities, including rain forests and volcanoes.
*Multimedia presentation - 35min
*Images included - 525
*Interactive Q&A - 100
Disc 3 THE SOUTHWEST
Examine Native American cultures and explore the Spanish traditions and
cowboy folklore that distinguish this region of scorching deserts and
fertile
plains.
*Multimedia presentation - 29min
*Images included - 490
*Interactive Q&A - 100
Disc 4 THE SOUTHEAST
Wander among the moss-covered oaks and breathe the magnolia - scented
air of the land that produced mint juleps, king cotton, and William
Faulkner.
*Multimedia presentation - 40min
*Images included - 675
*Interactive Q&A - 100
Disc 5 THE NORTHEAST
Experience the stunning skylines and charming country roads of this
beautiful and historic region. Survey the Northeast's rich colonial
heritage and review its principal industries.
*Multimedia presentation - 30min
*Images included - 600
*Interactive Q&A - 100
Disc 6 THE MIDWEST
Take a colorful ride through America's heartland. Discover how westward
expansion and the railroads helped the Midwest to become the industrial
and
shipping center of the United States.
*Multimedia presentation - 35min
*Images included - 600
*Interactive Q&A - 100
Disc 7 THE ROCKIES
Hike across one of America's most spectacular regions, where the
average elevation is more than one mile above sea level. Learn how the
discovery of
gold and the building of hydroelectric plants, dams, and reservoirs
affected the growth of this mountainous region.
*Multimedia presentation - 25min
*Images included - 475
*Interactive Q&A - 100
Disc 8 THE WEST
Travel along the glorious Pacific coastline and to the panoramic
deserts, lush forests, and thriving cities of the great American West.
Discover how the diverse geological make-up of this region has
supported such industries as logging, ranching, and farming.
Disc 9 FLORIDA-The Sunshine State
Learn Florida's main geographical regions, their principal features,
and the animal species that inhabit them. Meet the historical
personalities who have helped shape Florida's past and present.
*Multimedia presentation - 60min
*Images included - 840
*Interactive Q&A - 100
Disc 10 TEXAS- The Lone Star State
See how the diversity of the various ethnic groups that make up Texas's
populace have contributed to its unique heritage.
*Multimedia presentation - 63min
*Images included - 980
*Interactive Q&A - 100
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
For PCs: Windows
95/98/Me/NT or
XP, 640 x 480 VGA (SVGA,256colors Recommended), Mouse and
Sound
Card Recommended.
For Macintosh: 33 MHz 68030+ Macintosh, System
7+, 8MB RAM (6MB Free RAM Required), CD-ROM Driver (Double Speed or
Greater
Recommended), 640 x 480 Color Monitor (256 Colors Recommended), Mouse
and
Sound Card Recommended.
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