by these three composers, and perceive howtheir childhoods and musical training, and the respective cultures in which theylived, influenced their work.  Explore the events that shaped Haydn's symphonies and string quartets,Tchaikovsky's expressive ballets, and Ravel's impressionistic orchestral works. 50 minute Multimedia Presentation 360+ Color Images & Photographs 100+ Interactive Questions with Explanations & Automatic Quizzes Explanations and Automatic Quizzes Excerpts from Musical Compositions Customized Electronic Glossary No installation required No hard disk space required Plug and Play CD software The American Concise Encyclopedia Your one-stop information source for a wide var...  (less)

microscope, test your knowledge of the solar system, or try outan electronic piano keyboard - the kid-friendly environment makes it easy.Parents will appreciate the hours of playtime this CD provides. Amazing animation, graphics, music and sound effects Packed with scientific facts Challenging games and quizzes to make learning fun Learn about machines, great inventors and their inventions, the solar system, music and more Windows 98, Me, XP 486 or faster processor 8 MB RAM (16 MB recommended) 640x480 monitor, 256 colors (16-bit color recommended) Sound Blaster compatible sound card & speakers CD-ROM drive Mac OS 7.0?9.2, OS X Classic 8 MB RAM (16 MB recommended) 640x480 monitor, 256 colors (thousands of colors recommended) CD-RO...  (less)

some of history's greatest thinkers, generals, and statesmen, including Socrates, Caesar, and Constantine. Explore how the culture of ancient Greece gave rise to the Roman Empire and much more. 45 minute multimedia presentation. 500+ color images & photographs. 100 interactive FAQs with questions and automatic quizzes. Excerpts from musical compositions. Customizes electronic glossary. Includes: American Concise Encyclopedia; Merriam-Webster Dictionary  (less)