Presenting expertly prepared information in DK's acclaimed Eyewitness style, the Eyewitness Children's Encyclopedia promotes learning by stimulating children's natural desire to explore. A variety of fantastically rendered 3D landscapes 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 brilliantly presented in-depth information. Far more than just a collection of information, the Eyewitness Children's Encyclopedia is an absorbing interactive experience that will set children on a path to lifelong learning!

In this encyclopedia CD-ROM every three-dimensional scene and object is linked to in-depth information. It covers five main subjects: nature, history, geography, science and culture. 19 virtual environments, including the rainforest and outer space encourage research skills.

The Oxford Children's Encyclopedia on CD-ROM makes discovering information more exciting than ever before. For school projects, homework, and general information this is the ideal tool to give 8-13 year olds a greater understanding of the world we live in. With the complete text of the printed edition and added video clips, animations, maps, and sound clips, the Oxford Children's Encyclopedia on CD-ROM is both amusing and informative. It will encourage children to broaden their horizons and inspire them to search for information which they had not previously considered. Installation requirements: Windows 3.1 or higher; 4x CD-ROM drive, 8Mb RAM, sound card, 486 or better CPU, video display capable of at least 640 x 480 in 256 colours.

Interactive multimedia reference work on the natural world explores the fascinating lives of hundreds of species of animals and plants and the habitats in which they live. More than 120 animations, audio and video sequences, The Naturalists console, Panoramic habitats, and interactive reference books The Web of life and The Green book make up the CD-ROM.

Over three million copies and 25 years later, Children's Illustrated Encyclopedia is revised and updated with the latest facts, figures, and technologies. Covering more than 380 topics from dinosaurs to digital technology, this highly visual guide engages young readers with photographic spreads and illustrations annotated with amazing trivia. Featuring full-color photographs, maps, cutaway diagrams, charts, and more, Children's Illustrated Encyclopedia is written in a clear and child-friendly style with updates that include recent space missions, scientific breakthroughs, and the latest significant events. Children's Illustrated Encyclopedia is perfect for reports, homework, and independent research. A great addition to any bookshelf, Children's Illustrated Encyclopedia is the essential book for curious young readers who want to know about everything.