The Contextual Guide and Internet Index to Western Civilization organizes and provides an overview of more than 3,800 years of Western culture. The program includes thousands of profiles covering every major Western leader, author, artist, sculptor, architect, composer, theologian, philosopher, and scientist from the time of Homer to the present day. An updated, 195-page workbook of interdisciplinary lessons and worksheets is included on the CD and is available separately in a print version. An Interactive Encyclopedia provides primary source video and audio clips, images, and documents arranged around themes designed to fit different curricular needs. Tools Inspiration UK Edition offers a localized version of the visual learning software tool, presenting a localized dictionary, specialized examples, and revised graphics libraries specifically developed for students and educators in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Volume licenses are available in multiples of five.
MicroWorlds Pro , the multimedia authoring tool, is now available in a Macintosh version. The program allows students to become Web designers, creating interactive school and Internet projects. Students can make animation with a click, growing or shrinking shapes with the fat bits editor. Interactive samples are included in the online help system. Designed specifically for teachers, students, and administrators, the program includes sample graphics and media files, as well as a comprehensive user guide.