With comprehensive content and a humorous touch, The History of Life makes light work of understanding topics such as evolution, genes, DNA, species, natural selection, heredity, and the origins of life. The CD-ROM is presented in an informal style, making accessible the fundamental concepts that inform our understanding of life, how it emerged on our planet, and how it continues to develop. The Personal Digital Assistant feature, together with a collection of interactive presentations, allows users to explore and research topics in depth. Stunning graphics and animations, fun and informative narration, and a tremendous depth of educational material make this program a versatile resource for the science teacher and student. CD-ROM for Windows. Minimum System Requirements: IBM compatible 486 DX, 8Mb RAM, 256 colors, double speed CD-ROM drive, Windows compatible 8-bit sound card. This program can be used on computers running Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows ME only. © 1999. Grades 6 and up.
Special features:
• Ideas section, covering core biology concepts
• Brain Elastic section, which challenges students to think creatively about mind-stretching questions
• Two timelines depicting the history of life
• Life Games, featuring interactive simulations
• Personal Digital Assistant, with a wealth of information supported by a linked comprehensive glossary
“It's incredible that subjects as complicated as these can be explained with such clarity, brevity, and wit. 5 out of 5.” – The Daily Telegraph
“Distinctive style and content.” – Personal Computer World
03-CD26-W Single CD-ROM $89.00
03-CD26/5-W Lab Pack of 5 CDs $199.00
