Index » CD-ROM Software » Geography » ODS_BHOT

Description

English statesman and philosopher Francis Bacon once said, “History makes people wise.” There’s no better (and more entertaining) way to “wise up” about the history of our times than with this 4 CD-ROM set, which showcases world events and recent history like never before. Whether you’re interested in Hollywood and movie stars, World War II battles, or even what happened on a particular date, there’s something here for you.

Titles include20th Century Day by Day, Greatest Moments of Our Time, History’s Greatest Battles,andOn This Day.

This 4 CD-ROM set is available for shipping only within the USA, and the products are shipped to you in paper sleeves, with no cardboard box—our packaging is both environmentally friendly and it saves on shipping costs.

This CD-ROM set will ship separately from anything else that you order, and shipping is free.

Please note, this product is licensed for home use only. For school and library use, please contact the publisher directly.

20th Century Day by Day
	Pick a time or event in history, and this CD-ROM will take you there. Curious about people? Watch slideshows of famous movie stars throughout the history of film (and view their biographies and related articles). See photos and biographies of athletes and celebrities, artists and musicians, scientists, inventors, explorers, and world leaders. You won't be disappointed.
Greatest Moments of Our Time
	This CD-ROM is a chronicle of the best in entertainment, sports, achievements, and more. This media-rich product has videos of the most memorable US and world events, and everything is divided into categories: Entertainment, Culture & Lifestyle, Sports, World Events, Leaders, and Science & Technology. There is also a trivia game and a timeline where you can access all of the videos.
History’s Greatest Battles
	From lesser-known confrontations to the epic battles of Gettysburg and D-Day, this CD-ROM investigates the armies and tactics, the background and events leading to each battle, the central characters, and more. Audio commentary guides you through each phase of the battles as you view animated battlefields depicting the victories and defeats. This is a comprehensive look at history-changing events.
On This Day
	This CD-ROM is a new approach to learning history--by having each day devoted to a different important historical event, you’ll learn 365 chapters of history. From the birth of the Roman Empire through Modern Times and everything in between, you'll learn facts you didn't know and gain a new appreciation for days you didn't know were special. This isn't simply trivia or isolated events–it's a comprehensive look at the events that shaped our times.