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Millions of years ago, dinosaurs ruled the earth. Now, prehistory repeats itself with Topics Presents Dinosaurs, the most engaging, informative, and imaginative journey back in time since the Mesozoic Era. From the Albertosaurus to the Velociraptor; the Triassic Period to the Cretaceous, these four CD-ROMs spirit you to the wondrous time when these ancient creatures dominated the landscape, charting their timeline from emergence to extinction. Based on the hit television special seen on Discovery Channel, Walking With Dinosaurs recreates 160 million years of dinosaur life in evocative on-screen detail. Dinosaurs 3D uses breathtaking animation and vivid illustrations to complement a comprehensive interactive dinosaur history. The Living Dinosaur Project poses paleo-problems in this fun-packed, fact-filled quiz that takes you to the top of the food chain. And with Encyclopedia Britannica Profiles Dinosaurs!, this respected authority takes you through the mists of time, unveiling the latest discoveries and research about these exotic creatures. From prehistory to your PC, with Topics Presents Dinosaurs, dinos still rule!
Features:
- Dinosaur timeline and family tree
- Full-color photos, animations, and video
- Ideal for all ages
- Includes Dinosaurs of North America: a bonus foldout map from National Geographic!
Walking With Dinosaurs
A muggy swamp, a blinding sunset, and the shrill calls of the planet's first birds: the stage is set for the supremacy of the prehistoric creature. And nothing puts you right in the center of the Jurassic Period more effectively than Walking With Dinosaurs, based on the television phenomenon broadcast on Discovery Channel and the British Broadcasting Corporation.
Features include:
- Video-clip browser
- Panoramic dino timeline
- Activities including Fossil Hunt and Building a Dino Skeleton
- Dinosaur fact file, wallpaper, screensavers, and sounds
Content developed under the auspices of the BBC and Discovery Channel
Dinosaurs 3D
With content developed in partnership with the Berlin Museum of Natural Science, Dinosaurs 3D presents the entire evolution of the prehistoric reptiles on CD-ROM. Designed to stimulate interest and learning in youngsters, this fascinating disc is the ultimate multimedia dinosaur hunt.
Features include:
- Brilliant 3D animations and illustrations
- Comprehensive dino dictionary
- 200+ pages of dino facts
- Online updates with timeline and search features
Content developed under the auspices of the Berlin Museum of Natural Science.
The Living Dinosaur Project
Did you know that the word "dinosaur" comes from the Greek for "fearfully great lizard"? Test your dino knowledge in this fun-filled quiz, where correct answers offer survival and another step up the evolutionary ladder!
Capabilities include:
- 100s of dinosaur questions, from Paleontology to Pentaceratops
Encyclopedia Britannica Profiles Dinosaurs!
What do you get when you combine the Apatosaurus with the authority of the world's most respected encyclopedia? With Encyclopedia Britannica Profiles Dinosaurs!, the mystique of these unique beasts is recreated in imaginative and authoritative detail. From dino lineage through the Mesozoic Era to video formulation of Tyrannosaurus Rex out for a jog, Encyclopedia Britannica Profiles Dinosaurs! offers the latest in dino discoveries.
Features include:
- Vivid images and video from Encyclopedia Britannica
- Dino family tree, timeline, and Web links
- Historical findings and the latest research from renowned paleontologists
Millions of years ago, dinosaurs ruled the earth. Now, prehistory repeats itself with TOPICS Presents Dinosaurs, the most engaging, informative, and imaginative journeyback in time since the Mesozoic Era. From the Albertosaurus to the Velociraptor; the Triassic Period to the Cretaceous, these 4 CD-ROMs spirit you to the wondrous time when these ancient creatures dominated the landscape, charting their timeline fromemergence to extinction. Based on the hit television special seen on Discovery Channel, Walking With Dinosaurs recreates 160 million years of dinosaur life in evocative on-screen detail. Dinosaurs 3D uses breathtaking animation and vivid illustrations tocomplement a comprehensive interactive dinosaur history. The Living Dinosaur Project poses paleo-problems in this fun-packed, fact-filled quiz that takes you to the top of the food chain. And with Encyclopedia Britannicar Profiles Dinosaurs!, thisrespected authority takes you through the mists of time, unveiling the latest discoveries and research about these exotic creatures. From prehistory to your PC, dinos still rule!
Includes the following:
Walking With Dinosaurs
A muggy swamp, a blinding sunset, and the shrill calls of the planet's first birds: the stage is set for the supremacy of the prehistoric creature. And nothing puts you right in the center of the Jurassic Period more effectively than WalkingWith Dinosaurs, based on the television phenomenon broadcast on Discovery Channel and the British Broadcasting Corporation.
Features include:
- Video-clip browser
- Panoramic dino timeline
- Activities includingFossil Hunt & Building a Dino Skeletonn
- Dinosaur fact file, wallpaper, screensavers & sounds
Dinosaurs 3D
With content developed in partnership with the Berlin Museum of Natural Science, Dinosaurs 3Dpresents the entire evolution of the prehistoric reptiles on CD-ROM. Designed