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Learn all about exploding volcanoes, rupturing earthquake faults, powerful hurricanes, floods, fires, astronomical forces and much more. There's nothing as powerful as Mother Nature and this 2 CD ROM pack will help increase your understanding of our planet's raw power. Forces of Nature is packed with a wealth of interactive multimedia features and is a truly engaging and astounding work that will both enlighten and entertain as you explore the complexities of natural forces at work.
The clear text and stunning graphics are ready to be printed and copied, making them ideal for projects and school work. There are hundreds of high-resolution, full screen videos and photos, speedy text-search options and a whole host of virtual experiments and simulators. An awe inspiring look into the powerful forces of Nature and an invaluable addition to any collection.
KEY FEATURES Full screen videos & photos, full text & graphics plus interactive experiments & simulations on - Astronomical Forces - an exploration ranging from tiny space particles burning up in Earth's atmosphere, to mammoth celestial bodies penetrating the ozone to wreak havoc on structure and terrain. Biological Forces - including an examination of migratory locusts. Measuring mere inches, this pest regularly devastates huge land regions around the globe, causing famine and subsequent death to millions worldwide. Drought - a searing inquiry into the phenomenon producing parched landscapes and arid fields from previously fertile agricultural tracts, leaving crop failure and starvation in its wake. Earthquakes - a comprehensive investigation into the cause and effect of these earth shattering events. Fires - an enlightening look at that which many consider the most destructive natural force of all, but is actually an essential ecological factor in growth and rejuvenation of our ecosystem. Floods - floods assume a double role, transporting nutrients to farms on one side of the world as they wash away structures and livelihoods on another. Snow & Ice - an interactive exploration of phenomena ranging from blinding blizzards grinding modern cities to a halt, to avalanches of loose snow travelling at more than 200 miles per hour. Storms and Thunderstorms - a multimedia exploration of the destructive intensity of hurricanes, as well as the complexities of lightning and thunderstorms. Perfect education tool – or just for those curious to learn more! A superb 2 cd set guaranteed to educate the mind – with true National Geographic quality! Forces of Nature is packed with fascinating facts and is the ideal point of reference for the entire family and invaluable for increasing marks in school projects!
PACKAGING Full Colour DVD Format case
PLATFORM Windows™ 98 / ME / 2000 / XP
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 300 MB Hard Disk Space, 16-bit colour screen, 800x600 resolution or higher, 16 bit sound card |