David Macaulay The Way Things Work (PC, CD-ROM) DK Multimedia - 1994 USA, Canada Release

David Macaulay The Way Things Work
Product ID	90778-19010
Product UPC	790778190101
Platform(s)	PC
Media	CD-ROM
Copyright date	1994
Publisher(s)	DK Multimedia
Category(s)	Education, Science, Inventions
Country of Origin	United States of America

Description from the packaging.

A unique "mammoth" guide to a magical world of machines, inventions, and technology.

The Way Things Work is based on David Macaulay's book, a huge bestseller with over two-and-a-half million copies sold around the world. Now, on interactive CD-ROM, featuring outstanding animations and audio, Macaulay's unique and fascinating introduction to the world of science and technology truly comes alive. The machines he draws actually function, and you can see and hear for yourself how things really work.

Hundreds of fact packed animations.
From telescopes to telephones, from lasers to lightbulbs, David Macaulay's unique animations explain the workings of everything, from the simplest to the most complex of machines.

"Mammoth Movies."
The Great Wooly Mammoth, the inventors loyal and long suffering assistant, acts not only as your guide to the CD-ROM but also stars in a series of animated "home movies" that illustrate the inventors scientific breakthroughs.

In-depth explanations.
Countless everyday machines are illustrated, animated, and explained in fascinating detail.

A cross-linked web of information.
A single mouse-click lets you jump from the workings of machines to the explanations of the scientific principles that underlie them, and from the history of inventions to biographies of the inventors themselves.

The Way Things Work is perfect for anyone over 8 years old. Curious minds of all ages are certain to find it irresistible.

With over 1,500 screens and pop-ups, more than 1,000 illustrations, more than 300 animations, 60 minutes of audio, and over 70,000 words.

System Requirements

PC Windows 3.1
Required CPU	386
Required RAM	4MB
Requires Mouse	Yes
Required Audio	Yes
Supported Video	SVGA 256 Color
Misc Support	Headphones or speakers

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