The Human Body
Published by The National Geographic Society, 1995. Gives a fact-
filled, interactive tour of the human body while reinforcing
reading and comprehension skills. Can be utilized as an excellent
research source as well. Recommended for primary grades (K-3). CD-
ROM. $89.95
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Contents
Five electronic books on CD-ROM with titles:
- Your Brain
- Your Teeth
- Food for Your Body
- Your Bones and Muscles
- The Senses
Plus five accompanying printed booklets with the same titles,
color poster, and user's guide. [Top of Page]
Interface/Navigation
The interface is good. Choosing "Settings", from the customized
menu allows you to control what happens when you click words,
pictures, speaker icons, and page corners. This feature reduces
boredom for older students or simplifies use for younger users.
"Auto Save" records custom settings and creates an automatic
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Strengths and Weaknesses
Strenghts: As always with a National Geographic Product, one
strength is its photography. The narrative voices are also clear
and appealing. The text is concise yet challenging.
Weaknesses: The "Activity Guides" are only on the CD-ROM. A
printed guide would facilitate parent/teacher use enormously.
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Recommendation
I would purchase "The Human Body" for a media center collection
because of its easy-to-use format, entertaining interactive
features, and its solid, factual information base.
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System Requirements
Macintosh computer with at least 2 MB RAM System version 6.0.5,
6.0.7, 6.0.8, 7.0, or higher, Macintosh-compatible CD-ROM drive.
Color monitor strongly recommended.
Reviewed by Sharon Dungan, graduate student in Library and
Information Science at UT Austin. July, 1995.
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