Interfact Egyptians
© 2000 Two-Can Publishing (USA)
Perhaps the best of the Interfact softcover book and CD series, this product offers lots of interesting content. If only it had some multimedia— sounds, video, narration, etc.!— we'd be really pleased. As it is, the program is totally reading dependent, with the info presented in text and pictures. The CD offers a total of seven straightforward and very educational activities. Kids can learn about hieroglyphics and create their own messages. They can study the mummification process with a step-by-step guide and they can play Senet, the most popular board game in ancient Egypt. The 48-page soft cover book provides lots of interesting related text and images. This is a nice product for the price, and best suited for classroom use.
$14.95, Win, Mac OS (CD-ROM)
Teaches: ancient history, Egyptians