World Book Encyclopedia Presents Interfact Electricity and Magnetism

Reviewed by Cynthia A. Sorrels
Published by Two-Can Publishing

Age Group: Age 4 to 8, Age 8 and Up
Type: Science, Reference
Price: $15

PC version requires:
Windows 3.1, 3.11, 95 - 386/33 Mhz, 4M RAM

Mac version requires:
68020 processor, OS 7.0, 4M RAM

Description:

Interfact Electricity and Magnetism includes a 48 page spiral book that teaches kids about how electricity is generated and transmitted, using text, pictures, drawings. The CD-ROM that enhances the lessons with challenging activities, quizzes and games.

The games include:

  • Circuit Simulator - build virtual circuits
  • Put To The Test - Find out what conducts electricity and which are magnetic
  • Slime Dungeon - a quiz on electricity
  • Time Machine - learn about the history of electricity and magnetism
  • Power Up - see how electricity is made and watch for hidden dangers
  • Mighty Electron - find out how electrons cause electricity
  • Super Slider - Rearrange puzzle tiles to make a light bulb

Features:

  • For ages 7-12
  • 15 hours of fun
  • The book and CD-ROM are nicely integrated
  • Great depth of content
  • Offers away from computer experiments

Technical Aspects:

There were no installation problems or any other trouble when we ran this program on an iMac SE DV with a G3 processor and 18M RAM. If you run into a glitch, there is a troubleshooting section in the book.

Report and Conclusions:

World Book and Two-Can Publishing have teamed up to present innovative ways for children to learn about electricity and magnetism. The children will find this program interesting and will have fun as they learn. The title would be appropriate for home or classroom instruction, or for those curious little minds who live with you.

The book includes lab pages so that kids can keep a record of their findings, and hands-on experiments that will make learning about the subjects memorable.




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