The members select materials that respect both children's intelligence and imagination, exhibit venturesome creativity, and encourage the interests of users. African and African-American cultures are deftly presented in this multimedia experience. Timelines, images, and sounds draw the user into a detailed exploration of African cultures, from music and history to biography and traditions. Spanning the history of ancient civilizations to the more recent accomplishments of African American cultures, this encyclopedia succeeds in giving the user a well-rounded and informed perspective. A virtual tour of the world, this atlas allows the user to view the Earth in 21 different map styles, ranging from political maps to a topographical presentation.
Students can even explore a view of the Earth at night.
The focused and detailed presentation, along with the ability to copy maps and other information into other documents, makes this product an essential tool in both the library and the home. Then they can hop aboard the Magic School Bus itself to investigate biomes all over the world. Games in each biome educate about specific concepts, such as food chains, camouflage, and even scat. Users are additionally challenged to find animals which are in the wrong environment. A fun, interactive introduction to animals of all kinds.