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My
First Amazing Science Explorer
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Item # 27990
Ages: 5 - 9
Publisher: DK Multimedia
Original List Price: $34.95
Runs Under: Windows 95/98/Me/XP, Mac 7.0 or 8
Condition: New
Format: CD-ROM
Packaging:
Jewel Case
Our
Price: $15.95
See Below for School
Versions
(More Elementary
Science Software)
(More Software with School Versions Available)
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Answers
to the tricky questions
every child asks
PRODUCT INFORMATION
My
First Amazing Science Explorer is an exciting first look at the
world of science. This
superb new CD-ROM for five to nine year olds answers the tricky
questions
every young child asks: Why are bubbles round? Why are flowers
colorful?
Why does water flow? Basic scientific concepts are clearly explained in
simple
language and with colorful illustrations. This title is the latest in
the
award-winning Explorer series, and is packed with educational
activities
that teach children about experimental and investigative science, life
processes
and living things, materials and their properties and physical
processes.
My First Amazing Science Explorer
provides
an indispensable reference for any young scientist. With a charm that
will
keep children absorbed for hours, this innovative new CD-ROM takes
science
out of the laboratory and brings it to life.
Discover the answers to hundreds of amazing questions about the
Principles of Science. Visit eight interactive environments. Conduct
real experiments. Record your findings. Even test your progress in the
Bright Sparks Quiz. In
no time at all, you'll be a true Science
Explorer.
How does a light switch work?
Why is grass green?
What is a star?
How do tents stay up?
Why do trees have leaves?
Why do rivers flow downhill?
Why do I need food?
How do boots keep my fee dry?
Discover the answers to these and hundreds of other amazing questions
about the principles of science. visit 8 interactive environments..
Conduct real experiments. Record your findings. In
no time at all, you'll be a true Science Explorer!
KEY FEATURES
INCLUDE
- 8 Interactive Environments
- 20 Exciting Experiments
- Over 100 Collectible Awards
- Over 150 Engaging Animations
- 72 Narrated Pop-Ups
- 8 Scientific Activities
- 8 Stimulating Worksheets
- 15 Page Personalized Printable Workbook
- Progress-Tracking Chart
SKILLS LEARNED
- Electricity
- Forces and Energy
- Heat
- Light and Sound
- Living Things
- Materials
- Reactions
- Simple Machines
- Space
PRODUCT FEATURES
Explore
Eight Environment
From the countryside to a workbench, each is packed with informative
pop-ups, bring-tickling questions, challenging activities - all about
the world around you!
Have Fun Learning
Which things are living? Which are not? Have fun with eight
different science activities. The more you know, the faster you'll win
prizes!
Think Like A Scientist
Type in your own observations and ideas in the printable Science
Workbook. Just like a real scientist!
Conduct Your Own Experiments
There are 20 printable experiments in all. And all you need is stuff
around the house!
PRODUCT REVIEWS
"Multimedia
at its best!"
- FamilyPC
"DK has perfected a formula for creating wonderful
multimedia CDs. Each one is a gem...from the first screen we were
hooked."
- CD-ROM World
"DK Multimedia's exemplary interface, razor-sharp
illustrations, simple animations...the sheer amount of information is
remarkable."
- Multimedia World
Requirements - Windows
- Windows 95/98/Me/XP
- 486DX/33MHz
- 12MB of RAM
- 640x480 pixels, 256 colors
- Double speed CD-ROM drive
- 6MB available hard drive space
- 8-bit sound card mandatory
- Loudspeakers or headphones
- Mouse
Requirements -
Macintosh
- System 7.0 or 8 only
- 68LC040 25MHz
- 16MB of RAM (24MB required for System 8.0)
- 640x480 pixels, 256 colors
- Double speed CD-ROM drive
- 5MB available hard drive space
- 16-bit audio
- Loudspeakers or headphones
- Mouse
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