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)
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