The Princeton Review: Body Works 6.0

Reviewed by Anise Hollingshead
Published by The Learning Company

Age Group: Age 8 and Up, Adults
Type: Science, Reference
Price: $40

Description:

Travel the map of the human body with this interesting and informative human anatomy reference. With slideshows, videos, 3D pictures and text descriptions, there's lots of information awaiting the inquisitive mind.

Features:

  • 1500 topics
  • 160 pictures
  • 80 3D models that can be rotated
  • Glossary
  • Various interface layouts available
  • "Windows-like" design with menus
  • Parent-controlled informational options for younger children

Technical Aspects:

Installation went well and I experienced no run-time problems. The 3D models were really helpful in understanding the descriptions, and could be rotated easily. The interface, however, was a trifle confusing and not intuitive. Once you've figured it out, though, navigation is not too difficult.

Report and Conclusions:

This is a good reference title for anyone's library, and is helpful in understanding various workings of the human body. Clumsy interface aside, our family enjoyed this title and found it interesting.

There is a parental option to limit the information that can be accessed by children, so young children can still use the program even if parents deem some information too advanced for them. My children are ages 10, 14 & 14, and while I am using the censoring option with the youngest, the older ones are viewing all the material.

A nice supplement to biology courses, this title can be used at school and at home.




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