DK Interactive - Science

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SCIENCE

Eyewitness Encyclopedia of Science 2.0 (Ages 9 and Up)

Dissolve the mysteries of chemical reactions. Animations, videos and text illuminate the principles of light, motion, electricity and more. From Galileo to Albert Einstein, access articles on the lives of many great thinkers and learn how they made their amazing discoveries. Cultivate your knowledge of physics, chemistry and life science and discover how various sciences are interrelated.

Awards & Praise
"1997 Best Computer Software, Gold Seal Award." —Oppenheim Toy Portfolio

"Newsweek Editor's Choice Award." —Newsweek

“Best Science Education Title” – CD-ROM Today

"Through this program, science springs to life through a

combination of audio, video and text that combine to make an enjoyable and knowledgeable program for almost any age." —The Washington Times

System Requirements
Windows 95/98/XP, 486DX/33MHz+, 2X CD-ROM drive, 8MB RAM for Windows 3.1x, 12MB RAM for Windows 95, 16MB RAM for Windows 98, 22MB available space on hard drive, 640 x 480 pixel display, 256 colors, 8-bit sound card, loudspeakers or headphones, mouse.

Macintosh System 7.0+ (OSX Classic compatible), 68LC040 25MHz+, 2X CD-ROM drive, 12MB RAM, 25MB available on hard drive, 640 x 480 pixel display, 256 colors, 8-bit sound card, loudspeakers or headphones, mouse.

Eyewitness Encyclopedia of Space and the Universe (Ages 10 and Up)

Explore the expertly rendered 3-D model of Mir, even travel to the Moon’s mysterious dark side and scan hundreds of unexplored craters. Interactive animations, 3-D models, and unique video clips from NASA give you the ultimate journey into outer space. The program also includes the Star Dome, a “virtual planetarium” in which you can observe the night sky from anywhere on earth at any point in time. Test your skill at landing a lunar module or launch a rocket into space. Encyclopedia includes the history of space travel, astronauts, astrophysics, the solar system, stars, comets and cosmology.

Awards & Praise
“*****” - Children’s Software Revue

"As a reference tool for astronaut wannabes and amateur astronomers, this disc offers superb presentation and surprising

depth of information." —Business Week

ASCD “Only the Best”

System Requirements
Windows 95/98/2000, 486DX 33MHz+, 2X CD-ROM drive, 4MB RAM for Windows 3.1x, 12MB RAM for Windows 95, 16MB RAM for Windows 98, 10MB available space on hard drive, 640 x480 pixel display, 256 colors, 8-bit sound card, loudspeakers or headphones, mouse.

Macintosh System 7.0+ (OSX Classic compatible), 25 MHz 68LC040 processor or above , 8 MB RAM, 2X CD-ROM drive, 640 x480 pixel display, 8-bit (256) colors, loudspeakers or headphones, mouse.

I Love Science (Ages 7-11)

Send your science grades soaring (and have a blast doing it)! In three experiment-filled labs you’ll discover amazing facts and important principles about the everyday science that’s all around you. The best way to learn science is to run your own experiments. Over 100 interactive ones make it fun (and safe) to do! Let loose in the lab! Toss a ball into outer space, build a car, create a food web and perform dozens more experiments in physics, chemistry and biology.

Awards & Praise
The National Parenting Center Seal of Approval 2000

“I Love Science is what every science teacher dreams of .. an engaging and interactive tool for students to practice and review scientific concepts.” - Media and Methods Magazine

“One of the widest ranging science CDs” - Popular Science

“the animated presentations make such topics as friction and crystals come alive – a good way to entice kids to dabble in science.” - Family Life

“****” - Children’s Software Revue

Learning Magazine’s Teacher's Choice Award 2001

System Requirements
Windows ® 95/98/2000, 486DX/33MHz, 12MB RAM for Windows ® 95, 16MB for Windows ® 98, 32MB for Windows ® NT, 640 x 480 pixel screen display, 256 colors, 2X CD-ROM, 20MB available space on hard drive, 8-bit sound card, loudspeakers or headphones, mouse

Macintosh OS 7.01+, 68LC040 25MHz, 8MB RAM (12MB for System 8.0+ and PowerPC), 640 x 480 pixel screen display, 256 colors, 2X CD-ROM, 20MB available space on hard drive, 8-bit audio, loudspeakers or headphones, mouse

My Amazing Human Body (Ages 6-10)

My Amazing Human Body is the best introduction to the human body and its inner workings for young children. Learn how the body reacts to conditions like tiredness and thirst as they guide Seemore Skinless through a busy day. Find out the location of organs, bones and body parts by “blowing up” and reassembling Seemore. Use a fun “analyzing machine” to examine 3D organs and body parts. Beautifully presented information, engaging activities and terrific reference resources all combine to create an anatomical adventure that captures the most inquisitive of young minds.

Awards & Praise

“well-written, humorously animated program.” – Parenting

“For a very entertaining and educational introduction to the human

body, this program is perfect. 4 1/2 stars out of five.” – Children’s Software Revue

ALSC/ALA Notable Children’s Software

System Requirements
Windows 95/98/NT/2000, 486/66MHz+, 2X CD-ROM drive, 12MB RAM for Windows 95, 16MB for Windows 98, 26MB space available for hard drive, 640 x 480 pixel display 256 colors, 8-bit sound card, loudspeakers or headphones, mouse.

Macintosh System 7.1.2+ (OSX Classic compatible), 68LC040 33/66MHz, 2X CD-ROM drive, 8MB RAM (12MB preferred for System 7.5.3+ and PowerPC), 6MB space available on hard drive, 640 x 480 pixel display, 8-bit audio, loudspeakers or headphones, mouse.