From DK's
critically acclaimed Eyewitness series, this fantastically rendered
encyclopedia promotes learning by stimulating a child's natural desire
to explore.
While most encyclopedias
are software versions of traditional texts, Eyewitness Children's
Encyclopedia breaks the mold by presenting creative 3D
landscapes that transport children to virtual
worlds—from the rain forest to the inside of the Earth, from
their backyard to deep space—in which every scene and object
is linked to exploring children's natural curiosity of the "how" and
"why" of their world. The encyclopedia is extensively cross-referenced,
and you can leave "sticky notes" on screens as you go along so you can
go back to favorite sections. Far more than a collection of
information, the Eyewitness Children's Encyclopedia is an absorbing
interactive experience that teaches by letting children explore the
world!
Topics
- English
- Science
- Geography
- History
- Math
- Art
- Music
Key Features
- More
than 6,000 screens and pop-ups
- More
than 750,000 words of text
- 3,000
keyword glossaries
- 50
interactive videos
- 200
animations
- 700
biographies
- 100
digital maps
- 2
hours of full audio
- 20
3-D environments to explore
Product Reviews
Home PC:
"Lives up to DK's reputation for outstanding photography...there are
some exceptional video clips."
Good Morning
America ABC-TV: "Very interactive and a lot of fun."
Newsweek:
"A beautiful piece of eye candy for hungry minds."
Computer Shopper:
"If you buy one piece of children's software this season, make it [this
title]. These might seem strong words, but for a combination of fun and
learning, this reference CD-ROM will enthrall young children like
nothing else we've seen."
Family PC:
“30 Hot Titles”
Newsday:
“A wonderfully clever new child’s encyclopedia by
the masters of edutainment. Provides colorful, three-dimensional
information...really brings the kids up close and personal with the
world.”