DK Interactive - Geography

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GEOGRAPHY

Eyewitness World Atlas (Ages 12 and Up)

From the global “big picture” to the smallest territory, you can view the world through compelling cartographic maps, dazzling images, and exciting 3D graphics. Or you can search the extensive database that contains the demographic information of an almanac and the cultural and political coverage of an encyclopedia. Eyewitness World Atlas is the most visually stunning and information-rich reference atlas available.

Awards & Praise
“gives you an unique view of the world by using 3-D real-time graphics to explore and fly around the world. [T]his title is a very good resource .. and takes a very unique approach to world geography.”- T.H.E. Journal

“Great reference and learning software for any family.”- www.kidsdomain.com

System Requirements - Windows Only
Windows 95/98, Pentium 75MHz, 4X CD-ROM drive, 16MB RAM, 45MB available hard drive space, 800 x 600 pixel (16-bit color) screen display, 16-bit sound card, loudspeakers or headphones, mouse.

My First Amazing World Explorer 2.0 (Ages 4-9)

Pack your bags and grab that passport – you’re in for the adventure of your life. Play exciting games as you visit different countries and learn about other cultures. Journey to famous cities and uncover the stories behind all the historic landmarks. Visit mountains, jungles and forests and track down the unusual plants and animals. You can even hop on a plane or take a boat across the ocean. 44 animated maps and over 600 pop-ups bring the world to your computer. Learning about geography and the world in which we live has never been so much fun!

Awards & Praise
Parent’s Guide to Children’s Media Award 2000

FamilyPC Top 100 of 1999 Award

All Star Software 1998 -- Children’s Software Revue

Best Software – Child Magazine

“Best Software for Kids” – Parade Magazine

System Requirements
Windows 95/98/NT/2000, 486DX/33MHZ+, 2X CD-ROM drive, 8MB RAM for Windows 3.1x, 12MB for Windows 95, 16MB for Windows 98, 13MB available space on hard space, 640 x 480 pixel display, 256 colors, 8-bit sound card, loudspeakers or headphones, mouse.

Macintosh System 7.01+ (OSC Classic compatible), 68LC040 25MHz, 2X CD-ROM drive, 8MB RAM (12MB required for System 7.5+, PowerPC), 13MB available space on hard drive, 640 x 480 pixel display, 256 colors, 8-bit sound card, loudspeakers or headphones, mouse.

USA Explorer (Ages 6-9)

Mystery! Adventure! Geography! (Plus, history, culture, capitals and more!) Get packed! You’re needed to deliver an important secret package. And you’ll track down clues from coast to coast to solve the mystery. Along the way, you’ll relive the rich history of the East Coast. Whoop it up in the rollicking Midwest. Or explore the vast mountain ranges of the West, all while chasing down geo-facts and discovering the people, places and pastimes of these fifty fabulous US states. Learn the capitals of all 50 states as you scramble to collect clues to solve the mystery. Make your own maps and even send postcards to your friends as you take an exciting and in-depth journey across the United States. The beautifully animated and illustrated maps will capture the imagination and instill a love of history and geography.

Awards & Praise
“This is a fun program that gets kids thinking – a real winner. *****” - Children’s Software Revue

“is the most entertaining way to learn about our country. … What I love about this program is the many levels of learning incorporated into the adventure. ... the real value comes in the fun that’s built into the program. ” - San Diego Union-Tribune

“The best part of USA Explorer is it can function as either a game or living atlas of the United States.” - Washington Times

Technology and Learning Award of Excellence 2001

System Requirements
Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP, 486DX/33MHz+, 12MB RAM for Windows 95, 16MB for Windows 98, 32MB for Windows NT4, 640 x 480 pixel display, 256 colors (16-bit preferred), 2X CD-ROM drive, 7MB available space on hard drive, 8-bit sound card, loudspeakers or headphones, mouse.

Macintosh System 7.0+ (OSX Classic compatible), 68LC040 25MHz, 8MB RAM (12MB required for System 7.5+ and PowerPC), 640 x 480 pixel display, 256 colors (16-bit preferred), 2X CD-ROM drive, 7MB available space on hard drive, 8-bit audio, loudspeakers or headphones, mouse.