IBM-World Book DISCOVERIES "The Great Adventures of the World" on 5 CD-ROMs (5 CD Box Set)

"WORLDBOOK DISCOVERIES" THE GREAT ADVENTURES OF THE WORLD ON 5 CD-ROMS APPEARS SELDOM, IF EVER, USED! DISCOVERIES takes you on a historical journey of knowledge and understanding offering a choice of three routes: chronological, geographical, and thematic. Using computer game technology and compiled by a team of prestigious writers, this outstanding historical encyclopedia combines the joy of learning with the pleasure of excellently presented sound and vision. INNOVATIVE APPROACH: Travel thru time and space in the Time Galleries Brouse thru the Theme Gallery and experience a journey thru time via a favourite subject area: art, religion, science and technology, transport, warfare, commerce.... Navigate at leisure thru the Time Screens, using the interactive drag-and-drop facility Customise the interface and navigation tools Search for a feature or a picture by keyword Place bookmarks and notes for quick reference Copy, paste and print text and pictures EASY TO USE FOR ALL THE FAMILY Discover the magic of this amazing display of sound and vision. Great for homeschooling, classroom use, or supplementing public/private school education. IBM PROUDLY PRESENTS A HISTORY OF THE WORLD FROM THE BIG BANG TO THE PRESENT "WORLDBOOK DISCOVERIES" THE GREAT ADVENTURES OF THE WORLD ON 5 CD-ROMS CONTENTS: *Prehistory * First Civilizations * The Classical World * The Middle Ages * The Renaissance * Trade and exploration * The Age of Reason * The Age of Revolution * Industry and empire * The World of War * The Modern World * The World Today * Theme Galleries