World Book 1999 MultiMedia
Encyclopedia-Standard Edition
by IBM MULTIMEDIA PUBLISHING STUDIOS
This one CD-ROM title is designed for families who are interested in getting a comprehensive reference product at a value price point and do not want an extensive offering of multimedia features or functions. New to this year's edition is World Book's innovative 360-degree virtual reality views of exclusive photographs and footage of the San Diego Zoo.
Available Multimedia
Thousands of videos, maps, simulations, animations, photos, and sounds.
Virtually visit over 100 wonders of the world, such as the Eiffel Tower, with 3-D Bubble Technology.
Listen to sound clips of animal calls, world music and political speeches.
Interactive simulations make difficult topics fun and easy to understand.
Features
Every Article from the Print Version
Basic Video Set
Picture and Sound Clips
Virtual Reality Tours
Free One Year Online Subscription available to Internet users.
Cartographically Correct Maps
Highlighter and Sticky Notes
Distance Calculator
System Requirements
Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 95
or Windows NT 4.0 or higher
486DX/66MHz (or higher) IBM or 100% compatible PC
16 MB of RAM
39 MB hard disk space
16 bit color recommended
16 bit sound card
2x CD-ROM drive
Mouse
For online access:
8 MB additional free hard disk space
Modem
Internet connection
