A Multimedia Guide of Birds!

Software Information

Exciting multimedia format of full motion videos, illustrations, photographs, and sounds that make learning software game fun! Birds of the World includes 250 photographs and the corresponding bird songs and sounds.  This collection is filled with hundreds of multimedia elements including pictures, movies, music, sounds, and media descriptions of all kinds of birds from all over the world.  Learn about familiar birds such as the Chicken, Goose, Robin, and Turkey, as well as some not-so-familiar flying creatures including the Bulul, Frigatebird, Secretary Bird, and Woddies.  Hear music that was inspired by birds and see movie footage of birds in their natural habitats - flying, walking, and swimming.  


About the Author

James Romeo, Harvard University PhD in Music, is a recognized artist and 
computer software innovator.


Categories

This collection is broken into categories to better assist you in Reading Programs and reading software lesson and learning software about the various birds.


We Are Section
The birds in this section are organized by their character traits, such as walking, hunting, swimming, etc.  You can click on any descriptive word to view a list of these birds.  You can then click on a bird's name to zoom to an article about that particular bird.

Our Family Tree Section
The birds in this section are organized by their relation to other similar birds. For example, ibis, limpkin, sanderling, and woddies all belong to the general group of cranes and gulls.  You can click on any descriptive word to view a list of these birds.  You can also click on a bird's name to zoom to an article about that particular bird.

Special Topics Section
You can activate a list of special topics that focus on a particular bird or subject in more detail.  These topics are enhanced with various multimedia elements, and many include illustrations, photos, movies, sounds, and music, on subjects such as how to attract, feed, and provide homes for birds, the migration of birds.  There are also two special media sections:  The Beautiful Music Of Birds, which features musical compositions that were inspired by birds, and Birdwatching Shows, a collection of six movies that focus on particular subjects that are game fun for birdwatchers of all ages!  Also included is a directly of National Wildlife Refuges with information on viewing birds in the United States and places to visit for breathtaking sightings of these beautiful animals.


Software Features

• Over 30 minutes of full motion video
• 250 photographs and corresponding bird songs and sounds
• Bird descriptions and illustrations
• A directory of national wildlife refuges with the best web links for up-to-date information
• An easy-to-use interface

Microsoft windows Computer Requirements

• Microsoft windows 95, 98, 2000, XP
• Pentium processor
• 16 MB Available RAM
• 15 MB Available hard drive
• CD-Rom Drive
• Monitor set-up: 800x600, 16 bit (thousands of colors)