3 Full-Featured Titles on 3 CD-ROMs!
This fascinating compendium is a complete guide to nature, the animal kingdom
which inhabits it and how humans are dangerously affecting the natural
ecosystem. Through dramatic multimedia presentations, You will learn what
scientists have discovered about hundreds of species and plants and their
habitats. These same species, so vital to the ecosystem balance, have
become threatened to the point of extinction across the globe. Learn about
their plight and the work of dedicated conservationists who struggle to save
their lives both in their native environment and in rescue operations at
wildlife habitats in zoos.
This is a significant environmental compilation
program which incorporates the full picture of the precious and delicate natural
resources.
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Eyewitness Encyclopedia of Nature 2.0
- Encyclopedia of Endangered Wildlife
- Rescued!
Eyewitness Encyclopedia of Nature 2.0
Never has nature been this
accessible--or this exciting! This highly visual, interactive encyclopedia will
take you on an exhilarating journey through the world of nature. Explore the
fascinating lives of hundreds of species of animals and plants and the habitats
in which they live. The Ultimate Interactive Reference - An
innovative Naturalist's Console interface, easy-to-use navigation features, and
full indexing make finding specific information fast and easy. Stunning
3D Habitats - Enter beautifully rendered 3D habitats to learn more about the
plants and animals that inhabit them. Nature Online - Connect to
this unique webzine for exciting news from the world of science and links to
environmental, conversation, and nature-related sites across cyberspace!
Features:
- 50 video sequences
- 73 animations
- 850 full-color photos and illustrations
- 3 hours of audio
- More than 200,000 words of text
- Navigational and indexing features
- Many news articles, 85 new species profiles
- 3D Classification of the Living World section
- Interactive activities
Encyclopedia of Endangered Wildlife
Created in response to
global concern for the environment, Encyclopedia of Endangered Wildlife
increases awareness of how and why animal and plant species are disappearing
today 1,000 to 10,000 times faster than the natural rate of extinction. 285
species profiles, the complete text of the Endangered Species Act, 16 articles,
interviews with world-renown scientists, interactive maps and Internet links for
further research all combine to provide a comprehensive resource and reference
tool for discussion in a wide range of classes - from science and social studies
to civics and current affairs.
Features:
- Produced under the patronage of UNESCO
and in consultation with the National Museum of Natural History
(Paris)
- Interviews with 13 world-renown
scientists
- 16 thought-provoking articles
- Complete text of U.S. Endangered Species
Act & similar legislation from other countries
- More than 400 photos
- 285 species profiles
- 100 animations (including interactive
maps)
- 50 minutes of videos
- Internet links to
scholarly websites for further study
Rescued!
Behind the Scenes at an Amazing Wildlife Habitat
Take a behind the scenes tour of a real zoo where endangered animals find a
safe, natural habitat to call home! Visit the Australian Outback, the
exotic continent of Africa or the Amazon. See how dedicated zookeepers
tend to the unique needs of these amazing and often dangerous creatures as they
work to ensure the survival of these species.
"Animals: Amazing, Wild & Endangered Learning PowerPack")
