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Academic Restriction: Academic discounts require proof of affiliation with an accredited academic institution. Acceptable proof may be one of the following:
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Copy of your current I.D. card showing valid dates and your name.
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Tuition receipt for the current school term showing your name.
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| DK® Uncle Albert’s Magical Album - Grades 2 - 6 (Ages 7 - 12) |
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Think, Reason and Search for Hidden Treasure!
Uncle Albert’s Magical Album, an award-winning international bestseller, is unique in its approach to teaching science by emphasizing the importance and value of experimentation and exploration. Many of the puzzles in the Album have multiple solutions, and students are free to solve them in any order. There is no one “right” answer or “right” way to explore. Students must think creatively in order to find and use the animals, objects and tools necessary to unlock the secret pages. Everything that the students solve will take them one step closer to discovering the Uncle Albert’s lost treasure. |
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Key Features:
30 pages to explore (13 opening puzzles, 17 hidden challenges)
Develop skills in Experimentation
Observation
Problem solving
Deductive thinking, logic and reasoning
Concentration and memory
Critical thinking
Multiple solutions for every puzzle & infinite paths to finding the hidden treasure
Awards
Winner, Mobius Prize: Best Edutainment Software
All Star Software, 1999 – Children’s Software Revue
Best Pick (4th – 6th Grade) - Choosing Children’s Software
1999 Best Educational Software Award BESSIE Award – ComputED Learning Lab
System Requirements:
Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP/MAC OS X
Windows: Pentium 120 MHz, 16 MB RAM, 4X CD-ROM drive, 19MB available space on hard drive, SVGA 640x480, thousands of colors, Sound Blaster 16-bit card or compatible, Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP
Macintosh: iMac™ or G3, 32MB RAM, 4X CD-ROM drive, 22MB available space on hard drive, 640 x 480 display, thousands of colors, System 7.5+ (including OS X)
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| DK® Encyclopedia of Endangered Wildlife - Grades 8 and up (Ages 13 and up) |
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Encourage Research, Analysis and Discussion!
Created in response to global concern for the environment, Encyclopedia of Endangered Wildlife increases awareness of how and why animal and plant species are disappearing today 1,000 to 10,000 times faster than the natural rate of extinction. 285 species profiles, the complete text of the Endangered Species Act, 16 articles, interviews with world-renown scientists, interactive maps and internet links for further research all combine to provide a comprehensive resource and reference tool for discussion in a wide range of classes – from science and social studies to civics and current affairs. |
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Key Features:
Produced under the patronage of UNESCO and in consultation with the National Museum of Natural History (Paris)
Interviews with 13 world-renown scientists
16 thought-provoking articles
Complete text of U.S. Endangered Species Act & similar legislation from other countries
More than 400 photos
285 species profiles
100 animations (including interactive maps)
50 minutes of videos
Internet links to scholarly websites for deeper research
System Requirements:
Windows 95/98/ME/ MAC 7.1
Windows: Pentium™ 75 MHz, 16 MBRAM, 4X CD-ROM drive, 640 x 480 display, 32,000 colors, Sound Blaster card or compatible, Windows 95/98/ME
Macintosh: 68040 processor or Power Mac, 16MB RAM, 4X CD-ROM drive, 640 x 480 display, 32,000 colors, System 7.1+ (not including OS X)
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| DK® Encyclopedia of Our Living Oceans - Grades 6 and up (Ages 12 and up) |
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Dive into the Ocean’s Complex Depths!
Climb aboard a research ship and learn about dolphins, turtles, plankton and other organisms that call the open seas home. Dive into the abyss to explore recently discovered underwater oases. A boat ride or walk along the shore reveals the distinct ecosystems that exist on rocky and sandy coasts. This comprehensive marine resource includes articles on the history of oceanography, marine biodiversity, and the unique plants and animals that inhabit two-thirds of the planet. On each journey, the oceans come alive with videos, photos, text and interviews with marine specialists. |
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Key Features:
Created under the scientific direction of UNESCO and the National Museum of Natural History (Paris)
Interviews with 8 world-renown scientists
16 in-depth articles
450 photos
175 marine fact sheets
100 species profiles
3D animations
45 minutes of videos
Internet links for deeper research
System Requirements:
Windows 95/98/ME/ MAC 7.0
Windows: Pentium™ 75 MHz, 16MB RAM, 4XCD-ROM drive, 640 x 480 display, thousands of colors, 16-bit Sound Blaster card or compatible, Windows 95/98/ME (not XP, not tested on Windows NT or 2000)
Macintosh: Power Macintosh™, 16 MB RAM, 4X CD-ROM drive, 640 x 480 display, thousands of colors, MAC 7.0+ (not including OS X)
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