|
The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2003
FREE plus Shipping & Delivery.
Retail:$29.95
|
Crammed with all the authoritative entries and timely information
trusted by users of the paperback edition, this CD-ROM features
expanded profiles of noted personalities from the fields of politics,
publishing, and the performing arts, as well as extensive explorations
of the world post-9/11. Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP and Mac
View
|
|
Wings of Silver Volume 1
FREE plus Shipping & Delivery.
Retail: $19.99
|
The United States Air Force--
the most awesome array of firepower on the face of the Earth! In Volume
1 of Wings of Silver, we put you in the cockpit of the USAF's deadliest
fighters, attack aircraft, and bombers. From the top-secret F-117
Nighthawk, the hero of Desert Storm, to the B-2 bomber, they're all
here! Includes action video, in-depth information on history, mission
profile, and specifications for each aircraft; along with photographs
and reviews of the weapons that made these planes and their pilots the
world's finest.
Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista and Mac
View
|
|
Wings of Silver Volume 2
FREE plus Shipping & Delivery.
Retail:$19.99
|
The United States Air Force
campaigns in Korea, Vietnam, and the Gulf War are featured in Volume 2
of Wings of Silver. Review the commands deployed around the clock and
around the world, and the technology that made them unbeatable. Action
video of transport, intelligence, and reconnaissance aircraft,
including the high-speed, high-flying SR-71 Blackbird. Get a detailed
look at the F-22 Raptor and Joint Strike Fighter, the pinnacle of
American airpower.
Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista and Mac
View
|
|
Wonders of Exploration
FREE plus Shipping & Delivery.
Retail: $19.99
|
Who was the first person to orbit Earth in a spacecraft? What inventions
enabled humans to breathe and explore underwater? Without maps, how did
early explorers find their way to the New World from Europe, or cross
the Pacific Ocean? What did Marco Polo learn in his travels to China?
Experience the thrill of the Wonders of Exploration through lessons with
three levels of difficulty, then test your knowledge with interactive
quizzes and challenging games.
Windows 98/Me/XP/Vista and Mac
View
|
|
Wonders of Science
FREE plus Shipping & Delivery.
Retail:$19.99
|
What did Johann Gutenberg do that made printing books in quantity
possible? What led to the development of computers? How did Thomas
Edison make the lightbulb practical? How were the first engines created
and their design refined? Discover the innovations and inventors that
laid the foundations of modern technology through lessons with three
levels of difficulty, then test your knowledge with interactive quizzes
and challenging games. Windows 98/Me/XP/Vista and Mac
View
|
|
Wonders of the Ancient World
FREE plus Shipping & Delivery.
Retail: $19.99
|
How did the ancient Egyptians build the pyramids? Why did the Colossus
of Rhodes fall down, and why was it never put back up? How were the
Hanging Gardens of Babylon kept green in the desert? Why was the statue
of Zeus at Olympia made too large for his temple? Unravel the mysteries
of the Wonders of the Ancient World through lessons with three levels of
difficulty, then test your knowledge with interactive quizzes and
challenging games. Windows 98/Me/XP/Vista and Mac
View
|
|
Wonders of the Modern World
FREE plus Shipping & Delivery.
Retail:$19.99
|
What is the story behind the beautiful Taj Mahal? Why was the Great Wall
of China built? How were the enormous Easter Island statues transported
to their final locations? What was the purpose of the Mayan pyramids of
Tikal? Discover the amazing stories of the Wonders of the Modern World
and the people who created them through lessons with three levels of
difficulty, then test your knowledge with interactive quizzes and
challenging games. Windows 98/Me/XP/Vista and Mac
View
|
|
Wonders of the Natural World
FREE plus Shipping & Delivery.
Retail: $19.99
|
How old are the rocks at the bottom of the Grand Canyon? Who were the
first climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest? What causes the
Northern Lights? What is the Great Barrier Reef made of? How is
Paricutin Volcano unique in history? Explore the majesty of the Wonders
of the Natural World, and their fascinating stories, through lessons
with three levels of difficulty, then test your knowledge with
interactive quizzes and challenging games.
Windows 98/Me/XP/Vista and Mac
View
|
|
WorldTours: Sicily
FREE plus Shipping & Delivery.
Retail:$19.99
|
Perched on the southern tip of Italy, Sicily has been a crossroads of
trade and civilization for over 2500 years. From the Greek theater of
Taormina, to the astronomical clock of Messina, to the towering peak of
Mount Etna, Sicily is filled with an incredible variety of historic,
cultural and natural wonders! Visit the Valley of the Temples near
Agrigento, join a grand religious procession in Trapani and wander
among the ruins of Selinunte. Enjoy the spectacular views of Erice,
immerse yourself in the architecture of Syracuse and stroll through the
busy marketplaces of Palermo. Finally, travel to Sicily's northern
neighbor Ischia to unwind in the beautiful resorts and mineral baths
of that idyllic island.
Windows XP,Vista/Mac OS 9,X
View
|
|
WorldTours: Spain
FREE plus Shipping & Delivery.
Retail: $19.99
|
Begin your tour of Spain with an exploration of the beautiful Costa
Brava, from sunny Lloret de Mar and historic Tossa de Mar, whose
incredible landscapes provided inspiration to artists such as Chagall,
to the Greek and Roman ruins of Empuries and the Salvador Dali-designed
theater of Figueres. Stop past a bodega for lunch and sample the
delicious offerings of the market in Empuriabrava, then pause to watch
the graceful maneuvers of parachutists. Next, travel to Andalusia,
where the famous Alhambra of Granada and elegant gardens and villas of
Seville await. Get swept up in the excitement of a bullfight in Ronda
and the bustle of everyday life in Cordova before concluding your
Spanish journey along the busy, sunlit streets of Torremolinos and
Marbella on the Costa del Sol.
Windows XP,Vista/Mac OS 9,X
View
|
