Introduce your child to the wonders of history - world geography and culture!

Product Information

Finding out about history has never been so much fun!

Take an unforgettable trip to 8 exciting periods of the past, from Ancient Egypt to a 1920s city.

As you explore colorful historical worlds that bustle with movement and sound, collect stickers in your personal travel journal. Here you can note down facts about yourself to compare life today with that of past times. On your time travels to different ages, choose a Roman nickname or make your own coat of arms.  These and more fun-packed games and activities turn historical discovery into a captivating adventure!


Skills Learned

• Find out about significant periods in world history
• Learn about life in the past
• Discover how life has changed over time
• Develop a sense of chronology
• Recognize key features of past societies
• Build an interest in history

Product Features

Explore Exciting Periods of the Past
Visit major periods in history, such as Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome, and the Inca Empire!

Recreate Scenes from History
Build your historical knowledge as you create scenes from past times!

Discover How People Lived
Find out how people lived as you explore historical worlds looking for pieces of the Time Trail!

Keep a Journal of Your Time Travels
Win stickers and collect historical photos of yourself in your own personal journal!

Develop Historical Knowledge
Reinforce what you've learned about the past in this question-and-answer challenge.

Follow the Time Fugitive
Solve the puzzle of the missing history professor as the zany Time Fugitive guides you through history!



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Windows Requirements

• Windows 95/98/Me or XP
• 486DX/33MHz
• 12MB of RAM
• 640x480 pixels, 256 colors
• Double speed CD-ROM drive
• 6MB available hard drive space
• 8-bit sound card mandatory
• Loudspeakers or headphones
• Mouse

Macintosh Requirements

• System 7.0+
• 68LC040 25MHz
• 16MB of RAM (24MB required for System 8.0)
• 640x480 pixels, 256 colors
• Double speed CD-ROM drive
• 5MB available hard drive space
• 16-bit audio
• Loudspeakers or headphones
• Mouse