Microsoft Explorapedia (PC, CD-ROM) Microsoft - 1995 USA, Canada Release (OEM)

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Microsoft Explorapedia
Product ID 93007-24386
Product UPC 093007243860
Platform(s) PC
Media CD-ROM
Copyright date 1995
Publisher(s) Microsoft
Label Microsoft Home
Category(s) Reference, Nature Reference, Animals Reference
Recommended age(s) 6-10.
Country of Origin United States of America

Description from the packaging.

The Microsoft Explorapedia interactive encyclopedia for children was designed with kids in mind- it's easy to use and full of facts and fun. And narration of all text means kids can enjoy exploring on their own!

Hi! I'm Tad. Let's hit the nature trail- and I'll help you if you need it!

On Tad's frogship you'll find the Wise Quackers learning game and 26 Wise Visors projects that encourage creative thinking and writing.

  • Click and the porcupine fish puffs up, plus find out more about fish.
  • Click to become a plankton expert!
  • Click to see a school of fish in action; then discover more about them.
  • Click and watch the sea horse prance- then learn more about them.
  • Click and see and hear more about sea anemones.
  • Click and watch out! Sharks are on the move! Then click around for more fun!

In-depth information unfolds as you explore almost 4,000 text entries, brought to life through more than 50 videos, 44 animations, 9 original songs, and an incredible 18 hours of sound.

All content is narrated by children, so kids can enjoy Explorapedia by themselves. (or just turn narration off.) More than 1,800 color photographs and illustrations highlight many fascinating facts about nature.

The Exploratron knowledge discovery gadget encourages continued exploration and includes more than 24 InterActivities that engage kids in learning.

Explore these environments, focusing on more than 200 of the plants and animals that flourish in them:

  • Rain Forests.
  • Grasslands.
  • Mountains.
  • Lakes.
  • Savannas.
  • Polar Regions.
  • Deserts.
  • Deciduous Forests.
  • Coral Reefs.
  • Seashores.
  • Oceans.
  • Farms.
  • Rivers.
  • Evergreen Forests.
  • Wetlands.
  • and the Universe.

System Requirements

PC Windows NT 3.51
Required CPU 486-25
Required RAM 16MB
Req. Hard Drive 8MB Free
Requires Mouse Yes
Required CD Speed 2X
Required Audio Yes
Supported Video SVGA 256 Color
Misc Support Headphones or speakers
PC Windows 95
Required CPU 486-25
Required RAM 4MB
Req. Hard Drive 8MB Free
Requires Mouse Yes
Required CD Speed 2X
Recommend RAM 8MB
Required Audio Yes
Supported Video SVGA 256 Color
Misc Support Headphones or speakers
PC Windows 3.1
Required CPU 486-25
Required RAM 4MB
Req. Hard Drive 8MB Free
Requires Mouse Yes
Required CD Speed 2X
Recommend RAM 8MB
Required Audio Yes
Supported Video SVGA 256 Color
Misc Support Headphones or speakers

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