A Visually Stunning and Information-Rich Reference Atlas

Product Information

The essential encyclopedic reference atlas perfect for students, travelers, and business people.

Eyewitness World Atlas presents geographical data in a stunning fusion of style and content. Beautifully detailed maps, photographs, and videos are backed up with enough facts, statistics, charts, and graphs to satisfy the most inquisitive of users. From the global "big picture" to the smallest territory, you can view the world through compelling cartographic maps, dazzling images, and exciting 3D graphics. Or, explore the huge encyclopedic database using state-of-the-art software features.

It's wealth of information, coupled with it ease of use, make this program a must for every household reference collection!


Product Highlights

• Easy to Use - Find whatever information you need instantly with the simple, graphical interface
• Dazzling Images - See the highlights of the world in dazzling color
• More Maps - View the world with over 400 detailed maps and globes
• Remarkable 3D Videos - Take off on one of the amazing journeys, soaring over the continents and around the world!
• Perfect for Students - An extensive, searchable database contains the demographic information of an almanac and the cultural and political coverage of an encyclopedia!
• Internet Connection - Access the World Atlas private Web site with links to thousands of related sites

Product Features

• More than 400 different maps
• Over 500,000 words of text
• Over 40,000 separate data fields
• Thousands of graphs and charts
• 250 photographs
• 33 videos

Product Reviews

"...a multimedia atlas that is both beautifully designed and replete with useful information."
     - Family PC

"In short, it's an excellent resource for the home, office, or classroom."
     - Computer Shopper

"Great maps, good data...make this combination of an accurate and visually appealing atlas, gazetteer, and almanac a solid and easily used treasure house of information."
     - Booklist

"An elegant user interface makes it easy to dive into its deep database of maps and info."
     - CD-ROM Today

"This easy-to-navigate, attractive CD provides a wide variety of beautifully drawn maps, an almanac's woth of country information, and logical ways of accessing it all."
     - Windows Sources

System Requirements

• Windows 95/98/Me
• Pentium 75MHz
• 16MB of RAM
• 800 x 600 pixels - 16 bit color
• Quad-speed CD-ROM drive
• 45MB available hard drive space
• 16-bit sound card (sound card required)
• Loudspeakers or Headphones
• Mouse