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Places Reference Places Reference Series Description

The Places DVD Collection provides hours of interactive experiences including over 2,600 printable images and 7 hours of audio books, 3 hours of video,  and it also Places Reference Series Includes places screen saver.  Experience the breath-taking beauty of exotic world renown locations, understand the origin and history of destinations, revel in the glory of unforgettable images of North America, and embrace the diverse background of our heritage, people, and environment. 

Some of the amazing points of interest include Lewis and Clark Expedition, Yellowstone National Park, silicon Valley, Kennedy Space Center, Tristan De Luna, Yosemite National Park, Big Cypress Swamp, Appalachian Mountains, Arctic Circle, Coral Reef, Gulf of Mexico, Kamehameha, Atlantic Ocean, Florida Keys, and Grand Canyon.


Educational software Best Features Places Reference Series

Florida The Sunshine State

• Geography and Climate
• Animal Species and Habitats
• The History
• Future Challenges

The Land and Its People

• The Geography of America
• The Land
• The People
• The Regions

Videos

• The West-People
• The West-Environment
• The Southwest-People
• The Southwest-Environment
• The Midwest-People
• The Midwest-Environment
• The Southeast-People
• The Southeast-Environment
• The Northeast-People
• The Northeast-Environment

Software Places Reference Series Included in Places Reference Series

• Alaska
• Hawaii
• Location and Physical Best Features Places Reference Series of the West
• The Land and the People of the West
• Cities of the West
• Location and Physical Best Features Places Reference Series of the Southwest
• The Land and the People of the Southwest
• Location and Physical Best Features Places Reference Series of the Rockies
• The Land and the People of the Rockies
• Location and Physical Best Features Places Reference Series of the Midwest (The North Central)
• The Land and the People of the Midwest
• Cities of the North Central Region
• Texas Geography and Climate
• Texas Early History to Independence
• Texas Statehood and After
• Texas Change and Opportunity
• Location and Physical Best Features Places Reference Series
• The Land and the People
• Cities of the Northeast States
• Location and Physical Best Features Places Reference Series
• The Land and the People
• Cities of the Southeast

Software Overview

Alaska and Hawaii
Get to know two of America's most remarkable states.  Discover that despite their striking contrasts,  Alaska and Hawaii share many surprising similarities, including rain forests and volcanoes.  Learn about the different cultures that have inhabited each state and the roles played by the explorers Vitus Bering and Captain James Cook.  

The West
Travel along the glorious Pacific coastline and to panoramic deserts, lush forests, and thriving cities of the great American West.   Discover how the diverse geological makeup of this region has supported such industries as logging, ranching, and farming.  States covered California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.  

The Southwest
Trek across wind-dunned deserts and fertile plains as you discover the beauty and grandeur of the sun baked Southwest.   Examine Native American cultures and explore the Spanish traditions and cowboy folklore that characterize this fascinating region.  States covered Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.  

The Rockies
Hike across one of America's most spectacular regions, where the average elevation is more than one mile above sea level.   Learn how the discovery of gold and the building of hydroelectric plants, dams, and reservoirs affected the growth of this mountainous region.  States covered Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Wyoming.   

The Midwest (The North Central)
Take a colorful ride through America's heartland.  Discover how westward expansion and the railroads helped the Midwest to become the industrial and shipping center of the United States.   States covered Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.  

  


Texas The Lone Star State
Learn how Texas is the meeting place of the four main geographical regions that make up most of the United States.   Meet the noted personalities who have helped shape Texas's past and present See how the diversity of the various ethnic groups that make up Texas's populace have contributed to its unique heritage.  Identify the major industries found in Texas and the economic issues that may affect its future.  

The Northeast
Experience the stunning skylines and charming country roads of this beautiful and historic region.   Survey the Northeast's rich colonial heritage and review its principal industries.   States covered include Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont.  

The Southeast
Trek across wind-dunned deserts and fertile plains as you discover the beauty and grandeur of the sun baked Southwest.   Examine Native American cultures and explore the Spanish traditions and cowboy folklore that characterize this fascinating region.  States covered Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. 

Places Reference Places Reference Series cd Software software or game Requirements for PC use

• Microsoft windows 2000 or XP
• DVD Drive
• Internet Explorer for some titles
• No Disk Space Required
• No Installation Required
• Sound System

Macintosh Places Reference Places Reference Series cd Software software or game Requirements for PC use

• Mac OS X
• DVD Drive
• Internet Explorer for some titles
• No Disk Space Required
• No Installation Required
• Sound System