Ten time zones, from the ancient world before 500 BC to the modern world after 1945, are covered and there are sections on culture, everyday life and innovations. The format is that of a book and each section is packed with interactive features. Words, pictures, video sequences, animations and narratives about the 'when', 'where' and 'why' of our world history can be cross-referenced to give clear explanations. Maps and a quiz are also included. Grolier Electronic, 1995.
Background music is a trifle repetitive, but representative of each culture.
Students will be able to find more information more easily than in a book and it is great fun as well as informative. An attractive feature is the series of quizzes, graded in difficulty and based on each topic. There is also a master quiz that covers all topics. It is not possible to do the quizzes before reading the text and listening to the soundtrack. If students make a mistake, they are taken to the precise place where the answer can be found and the score is adjusted when they correct their answer.