World Book Encyclopedia Presents Interfact Polar Lands

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 Polar Lands includes an excellent 48 page spiral book that's packed with text, pictures, drawings and includes information on conservation, as well as a CD-ROM that enhances the lessons with challenging activities, quizzes and games.

The games include:

  • Polar Food Webs - create your own food web on screen
  • Chill Out - Guess the mystery polar word before the penguin falls in the water!
  • Snowball Fight - correct quiz answers earn snowballs to throw at your opponent - a friend or the computer
  • Poles Apart - Discover differences between the Artic and Antartic
  • Explore Polar Lands - learn about plants and animals
  • Polar Talk - Question and Answers with an Albatross!
  • It's About Time - travel back in time and learn history of the polar lands

Features:

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

Technical Aspects:

Installation was very quick and we had no problems at all with choppiness or other issues. The book includes an Index, Glossary and Troubleshooting area - as well as several pages for notes.

Report and Conclusions:

World Book and Two-Can Publishing have truly created an exciting experience for kids. They've incorporated animal, sea and bird life as well as a section about how people survive these harsh conditions. There's an area about the weather and how to protect this important environment.

This program would be great for home or classroom use, or if you have a child curious about this subject. The information is presented clearly, and kids will be intrigued by the visual and factual delights.




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