Welcome to the Microsoft Kids´ Catalog
Welcome to the Help Program for the Microsoft KIDS´ Catalog

How to Use this Help Program

The Microsoft Kids´ Catalog is a multimedia shopping catalog designed to give you quick access to a variety of information about the latest Kids´ products available from Microsoft. With this catalog, you can learn all about Microsoft products by reading product overviews, features and system requirements, or by viewing demos, right on your home computer, according to your own interests and at your own pace.

Accessing the Other Product Catalogs

Getting Around in the Microsoft Kids´ Catalog

Installing and Accessing Software

Locations on the World Wide Web

Problems Viewing the Demos

Product Categories

Product Information - The Three Buttons

Product System Requirements

Products for the Macintosh

Purchasing Information


How to Use this Help Program

The topics in this Help Program can provide easy solutions to some commonly asked questions.

To display a Help topic:

 WITH THE MOUSE

Move the mouse pointer to the underlined Help topic,

Click the left mouse button.

 ON THE KEYBOARD

Press TAB until you highlight the underlined Help topic

Press ENTER.

Related topics

Getting Around in the Microsoft Kids´ Catalog


Accessing the Other Product Catalogs

You can also learn about different types of Microsoft products by viewing the other three Product Catalogs featured on this CD, where you´ll have the chance to read product overviews and features and/or view demos about products in other categories, according to your own interests and at your own pace.

To access the Product Catalogs

1.	Exit Microsoft Kids´ Catalog.

2.	You will be returned to the Main screen where you can choose any of the other catalogs in "Games Arena", "Productivity Central" or "Hall of Knowledge and Culture".

3.	Select the world of your choice.

4.	Click the Catalog button.

Related topics

Getting Around in the Microsoft Kids´ Catalog


Getting Around in the Microsoft Kids´ Catalog

There are four buttons in the main menu of the Kids´ Catalog: Introduction, Products,  Help, and Exit. By clicking on these buttons with the left mouse key, you can navigate through the Kids´ Catalog. When a category is selected it will be highlighted.

Choose a product to view from any of the categories by clicking on the product icon.  You can then read information from any of the buttons, or view a demo by clicking View Demo. There will be a brief pause while the demo loads into memory. You can exit a demo and return to the Catalog at any time by pressing the ESC key on your keyboard.

Related topics

Problems Viewing the Demos

Product Information - The Three Buttons


Product Information - The Three Buttons

Each product description contains three buttons which provide information specific to that product.

Overview

Overview provides a general description of the product. For many of the products you can view a demo by clicking View Demo. There will be a brief pause while the demo is loading into memory.  You may exit a demo before it completes by pressing the ESC key on your keyboard. For some products you can click on the Install (item) button to set up a trial version of the product on your local computer or copy a Shortcut to your desktop.

Features

These highlights give examples of special characteristics and point out the especially cool features of the chosen product.

Try These!

Try These! suggests other Microsoft products similar to the one you´re viewing, or products which complement that product.

Related topics

Products for the Macintosh

Product System Requirements


Product Categories
Products Categories

To pick a product from the one of the categories, you just need to click on the category name. There are many product categories to choose from, and each category contains products which meet specific interests. And best of all - Any of these products offer hours of healthy fun and entertainment!

All

All of the products featured in the Microsoft Kids´ Catalog.

Creativity

Products that lets your child´s creative inclinations blossom.

Dreamworks Interactive

Get a preview of the long awaited products from the dream team in Kids´ software and you´ll see what all the fuss is about!

Educational

In this category you can learn about products that make learning seem like play-time!

Exploration

Products for the young and the curious.

Magic School Bus

Here you can see the hot new products from Scholastic as well as the one´s many kids have already learned to love.

Hardware

Products that make developing computer specific motor skills fun!

Related topics

Free Software

Product Information - The Three Buttons


Installing and Accessing Software

Several of the products featured on the Kids´ Catalog can be installed directly from the Microsoft Kids´ Catalog. There are also several products which are accessible through the Microsoft Network.

The following topics provide detailed instructions for installing, accessing or playing software featured on the Kids´ Catalog:

Free Software

Locations on the World Wide Web

Product System Requirements

You can use a shortcut for quicker access to your favorite programs, without having to remember where the program is located.

To manually create a shortcut to a program after it has been installed, click and hold the program icon, and then drag the icon onto your desktop and let go. This will create a desktop shortcut that you can click to start the program. You can also follow the following steps:

To create a Shortcut in Explorer using the File menu

1.	Select the File menu on Top Menu Bar.

2.	Select the Create Shortcut command.


Free Software

The Microsoft Kids´ Catalog includes trial software and for Windows 95 users, MSN and Internet access software.

The following topics provide detailed instructions for installing software featured on the Kids´ Catalog:

Installing and Accessing Software

Installing the 3D Movie Maker Trial Version

Playing and viewing the Magic School Bus Trial Versions

Related topics

Locations on the World Wide Web

Product System Requirements


Installing the 3D Movie Maker Trial Version

Free on this CD is your 3D Movie Maker Trial Version. The trial version offers a taste of what the retail version of the product has to offer and lets you actually explore how the product looks and feels. Install and view this trial version by following the instructions below.

To install the 3D Movie Maker Trial Version from the Kids´ Catalog

1.	Select the 3D Movie Maker product button.

2.	In the Overview tab, click the Install Software button.

The appropriate files will automatically install onto your computer.

 To run the 3D Movie Maker Trial Version your computer must meet the minimum system requirements.

To play the 3D Movie Maker Trial Version

1.	Click on the Start button on the taskbar.

2.	Click on Programs.

3.	Click on Microsoft Kids.

4.	Click on 3D Movie Maker Trial Version.

5.	Follow the directions and enjoy!

Related topics

Installing and Accessing Software

Free Software

Product System Requirements


Installing the Magic School Bus Trial Versions
Playing and viewing the Magic School Bus Trial Versions

Free on this CD are your Magic School Bus Trial Versions. The trial versions offer a taste of what the retail versions of the product have to offer and lets you actually explore how the products look and feel. Install and view the trial version by following the instructions below.

To Play or view the Magic School Bus Trial Versions from the Kids´ Catalog

1.	Select the Magic School Bus product button of your choice.

 Magic School Bus Explores the Age of the Dinosaurs does not have a trial version.

2.	In the Overview tab, click the View Demo button.

3.	Select the Magic School Bus product of your choice.

4.	Choose to either view additional product information, or play a game or video.

 To run the Magic School Bus Trial Versions your computer must meet the minimum system requirements.

Related topics

Installing and Accessing Software

Free Software

Product System Requirements


Locations on the World Wide Web

Many of the Microsoft Products featured on the Kids´ Catalog have their own Home pages on the World Wide Web. To access these pages and multitudes of additional information about Microsoft and its products, please use the following URL:

http://www.microsoft.com/


Problems Viewing the Demos

 You can exit a demo at any time by pressing the ESC key on the keyboard.

If you encounter other problems, exit all other applications; there may be a conflict with the Kids´ Catalog, an individual demo or there might not be enough available memory.

If you encounter other problems viewing the demos; you may have a hardware or video conflict; or you may need to upgrade your video driver. For more information, please contact your hardware manufacturer.


Products for the Macintosh
Kids´ Products for the Macintosh

The following products are also available for the Macintosh:

Microsoft Encarta 97 Encyclopedia for the Macintosh

Scholastic´s Magic School Bus Explores the Human Body for the Macintosh

Scholastic´s Magic School Bus Explores the Ocean for the Macintosh


Purchasing Information

For information on purchasing the products featured on this Kids´ Catalog:

Contact your local retailer, or

Call Microsoft´s Sales and Information Center at 1-800-426-9400.


DreamWorks Interactive Cooper McQue Breaks Through!

CPU:	Pentium 60 or higher microprocessor
Hard Disk:	10 MB fixed disk space
Operating System:	Microsoft Windows 95 or later
Drives:	Double-speed CD-ROM or higher (4x recommended)
Video:	640-480 by 256 color card and monitor
Sound:	16-bit Sound Blaster compatible board with headphones or speakers
Input Device:	Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device


DreamWorks Interactive Goosebumps:  Escape From Horrorland

CPU:	Pentium 60 or higher microprocessor
Hard Disk:	8 MB fixed disk space
Operating System:	Microsoft Windows 95 or later
Drives:	Quad-speed CD-ROM or higher
Video:	640x480 Super VGA monitor with 256 colors, PCI 1 MB video card
Sound:	8-bit sound card with headphones or speakers
Input Device:	Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device


DreamWorks Interactive Someone´s in the Kitchen

CPU:	Pentium 60 or higher microprocessor
Hard Disk:	10 MB fixed disk space
Operating System:	Microsoft Windows 95 or later
Drives:	Double-speed CD-ROM or higher (4x recommended)
Video:	640-480 by 256 color card and monitor
Sound:	16-bit Sound Blaster compatible board with headphones or speakers
Input Device:	Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device


Microsoft 3D Movie Maker

CPU:	486/50 or higher microprocessor
RAM:	8 MB
Hard Disk:	12 MB
Operating System:	Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows NT workstation version 3.51 or later
Drives:	Double-speed CD-ROM or higher
Video:	Super VGA (for full 256-color support) with local bus video
Sound:	16-bit sound card with headphones or speakers
Input Device:	Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device recommended
Other:	Microphone required to record sounds


Microsoft 3D Movie Maker Trial Version

CPU:	486/50 or higher microprocessor
RAM:	8 MB
Hard Disk:	7 MB
Operating System:	Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows NT workstation version 3.51 or later
Drives:	Double-speed CD-ROM or higher
Video:	Super VGA (for full 256-color support) with local bus video
Sound:	16-bit sound card with headphones or speakers
Input Device:	Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device recommended
Other:	Microphone required to record sounds


Nickelodeon 3D Movie Maker

CPU:	486/50 or higher microprocessor
RAM:	8 MB
Hard Disk:	12 MB
Operating System:	Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows NT workstation version 3.51 or later
Drives:	Double-speed CD-ROM or higher
Video:	Super VGA (for full 256-color support) with local bus video
Sound:	16-bit sound card with headphones or speakers
Input Device:	Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device recommended
Other:	Microphone required to record sounds


Microsoft Creative Writer 2

CPU:	486 or higher microprocessor
RAM:	8 MB (16 MB recommended)
Hard Disk:	16 MB (22 MB recommended)
Operating System:	Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows NT 4.0
Drives:	CD-ROM drive required
Video:	Super VGA for full 256-color support
Sound:	Audio board with headphones or speakers
Input Device:	Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device


Microsoft Dogs

CPU:	386SX or higher microprocessor
RAM:	0-3 MB
Hard Disk:	2.5 MB
Operating System:	Microsoft Windows 3.1 or later, or Windows 95
Drives:	CD-ROM drive required
Video:	Super VGA (for full 256-color support)
Sound:	Audio board with headphones or speakers
Input Device:	Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device recommended


Microsoft EasyBall

CPU:	386SX or higher microprocessor
RAM:	640K (4 MB to play Pointerland)
Hard Disk:	260K (3 MB to play Pointerland)
Operating System:	Microsoft Windows 3.1 or later
Drives:	One 3.5 high-density disk drive
Video:	MDA, CBA, EGA, VGA, SVGA, XGA, or VESA VCI-compatible video adapter.)
Sound:	Audio board with headphones or speakers
Other:	A 9-pin serial port that is unused by internal and external devices (9-25-pin serial adapter is available directly from Microsoft).  If an unused serial port is not available, customers can order a MouseSwitch directly from Microsoft.  The MouseSwitch allows both EasyBall and Microsoft Mouse or 100-percent compatible device to be connected to a single 9-pin serial port (only one device can be active at a time)


Microsoft Encarta 97 Encyclopedia

CPU:	486DX/33 or higher microprocessor
RAM:	8 MB (for Windows NT:  12 MB)
Hard Disk:	For Windows 3.1:  20 MB For Windows 95:  15 MB For Windows NT:  13 MB
Operating System:	Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows 95 or Windows NT
Drives:	Double-speed CD-ROM or higher required
Video:	Super VGA Color Monitor (640x480 resolution or higher) For Deluxe only: Local bus video with 1 MB of VRAM or higher
Sound:	Soundblaster or compatible sound card & headphones or speakers
Input Device:	Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device recommended
Other:	To use Encarta Yearbook, Web Links and Monthly Online Updates, you need:  - A modem (9600 bps or higher recommended)  - Access to the Internet  - 4 MB of hard-disk space, plus 1 MB per monthly download


Microsoft Encarta 97 Encyclopedia for the MacIntosh

CPU:	Any MacIntosh® LCII (68030) or higher microprocessor
RAM:	8 MB
Hard Disk:	12 MB recommended
Operating System:	7.1 or later
Drives:	CD-ROM drive required
Video:	256-color (640X480) or higher resolution monitor
Other:	To use Encarta Yearbook, Web Links and Monthly Online Updates, you need:  - A modem (9600 bps or higher recommended)  - Access to the Internet  - 4 MB of hard-disk space, plus 1 MB per monthly download


Microsoft Encarta 97 World Atlas

CPU:	486DX/33 or higher microprocessor
RAM:	8 MB (12 MB for Windows NT)
Hard Disk:	7 MB (minimum)
Operating System:	Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows NT 3.51 or later
Drives:	Double-speed CD-ROM or higher required
Video:	VGA 16 color support required (Super VGA for full 256-color support recommended)
Sound:	Audio board with headphones or speakers
Input Device:	Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device recommended
Other:	Hayes-compatible modem required for Internet access


Microsoft Explorapedia: The World of Nature

CPU:	486SX or higher
RAM:	4 MB
Hard Disk:	8 MB
Operating System:	Microsoft Windows 3.1 or later
Drives:	Double-speed CD-ROM or higher required
Video:	Super VGA (for full 256-color support)
Sound:	Audio board with headphones or speakers
Input Device:	Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device


Microsoft Oceans

CPU:	486 or higher microprocessor
RAM:	4 MB
Hard Disk:	0-3 MB
Operating System:	Microsoft Windows 3.1 or later, or Windows 95
Drives:	CD-ROM drive required
Video:	Super VGA (for full 256-color support)
Sound:	Audio board with headphones or speakers
Input Device:	Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device


Microsoft PJ´s Reading Adventures

CPU:	486SX/25 or higher microprocessor (486DX/33 recommended)
RAM:	4 MB (8 MB recommended)
Operating System:	Microsoft Windows 3.1 or higher
Drives:	CD-ROM required
Video:	Super VGA (for full 256-color support)
Sound:	8-bit sound capability (16-bit recommended)
Input Device:	Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device recommended


Scholastic´s® Magic School Bus Series

CPU:	486SX or higher microprocessor
RAM:	4 MB (8 recommended)
Hard Disk:	5 MB
Operating System:	Microsoft Windows 3.1 or later
Drives:	Double-speed CD-ROM drive required
Video:	Super VGA (for full 256-color support)
Sound:	8-bit audio board with extended MIDI playback capability, headphones or speakers
Input Device:	Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device recommended


Scholastic´s the Magic School Bus® Explores in the Age of Dinosaurs

CPU:	486SX/33 or higher microprocessor
RAM:	8 MB required for Win95 (12 MB required for Windows NT)
Hard Disk:	6 MB
Operating System:	Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows NT workstation version 3.51 or later
Drives:	Double-speed CD-ROM drive required
Video:	Super VGA (for full 256-color support)
Sound:	8-bit sound board required (16-bit recommended) Headphones or speakers required
Input Device:	Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device


Scholastic´s the Magic School Bus® Explores Inside the Earth

CPU:	486SX/25 or higher microprocessor
RAM:	for Windows 3.1:  4 MB required (8 MB recommended) for Windows 95: 8 MB required
Hard Disk:	5 MB
Operating System:	EITHER MS-DOS® version 5.0 or later with Windows® version 3.1 or later OR Windows 95 OR Windows NT 3.51
Drives:	Double-speed or faster CD-ROM drive required
Video:	Super VGA (for full 256-color support)
Sound:	8-bit sound board required (16-bit recommended) Headphones or speakers required
Input Device:	Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device


Scholastic´s The Magic School Bus® Explores the Human Body

CPU:	486SX or higher microprocessor
RAM:	4 MB (8 recommended)
Hard Disk:	5 MB
Operating System:	Microsoft Windows 3.1 or later or Windows 95
Drives:	Double-speed or faster CD-ROM drive required
Video:	Super VGA (for full 256-color support)
Sound:	8-bit audio board with extended MIDI playback capability, headphones or speakers
Input Device:	Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device recommended


Scholastic´s The Magic School Bus® Explores the Human Body for the MacIntosh

CPU:	Macintosh LC 550 or higher with color monitor
RAM:	8 MB
Hard Disk:	8 MB
Operating System:	7.1 or higher
Drives:	Double-speed CD-ROM drive or higher required


Scholastic´s The Magic School Bus® Explores the Ocean

CPU:	486SX or higher microprocessor
RAM:	4 MB (8 recommended)
Hard Disk:	5 MB
Operating System:	Microsoft Windows 3.1 or later or Windows 95
Drives:	Double-speed or faster CD-ROM drive required
Video:	Super VGA (for full 256-color support)
Sound:	8-bit audio board with extended MIDI playback capability, headphones or speakers
Input Device:	Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device recommended


Scholastic´s The Magic School Bus® Explores the Ocean for the Macintosh

CPU:	Macintosh LC 550 or higher
RAM:	8 MB
Hard Disk:	8 MB
Operating System:	System 7.1 or later
Drives:	Double-speed or faster CD-ROM drive required
Video:	13" Color Monitor or bigger
Optional:	Printer or network compatible with System 7.1 or later


Scholastic´s The Magic School Bus® Explores the Solar System

CPU:	486SX or higher microprocessor
RAM:	4 MB (8 recommended)
Hard Disk:	5 MB
Operating System:	Microsoft Windows 3.1 or later or Windows 95
Drives:	Double-speed or faster CD-ROM drive required
Video:	Super VGA (for full 256-color support)
Sound:	Audio board with headphones or speakers
Input Device:	Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device recommended


Scholastic´s the Magic School Bus® Trial Versions

CPU:	486SX/25 or higher microprocessor
RAM:	for Windows 3.1:  4 MB required (8 MB recommended) for Windows 95: 8 MB required
Hard Disk:	2 MB
Operating System:	EITHER MS-DOS® version 5.0 or later with Windows® version 3.1 or later OR Windows 95 OR Windows NT 3.51
Drives:	Double-speed or faster CD-ROM drive required
Video:	Super VGA (for full 256-color support)
Sound:	8-bit sound board required (16-bit recommended) Headphones or speakers required
Input Device:	Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device


System Requirements for Kid´s Products
System Requirements for KIDS´ Products

Detailed information about the necessary hardware and software needed to most effectively run the products featured in the Microsoft Kids´ Catalog are listed in the following topics.

To view the system requirements of a product, click on the product name or press TAB to highlight the product name, then press ENTER. Use the scroll bar or press the PAGE DOWN key to view products not visible on your screen. To return to the Help topic you were previously reading, click Back on the button bar above or press CRTL+ B on your keyboard.

DreamWorks Interactive Cooper McQue Breaks Through!

DreamWorks Interactive Goosebumps: Escape From Horrorland

DreamWorks Interactive Someone´s in the Kitchen

Microsoft 3D Movie Maker

Microsoft 3D Movie Maker Trial Version

Microsoft Creative Writer 2

Microsoft Dogs

Microsoft EasyBall

Microsoft Encarta 97 Encyclopedia

Microsoft Encarta 97 Encyclopedia for the Macintosh

Microsoft Encarta 97 World Atlas

Microsoft Explorapedia: The World of Nature

Microsoft Oceans

Microsoft PJ´s Reading Adventures

Microsoft Nickelodeon 3D Movie Maker

Scholastic´s Magic School Bus Explores in the Age of Dinosaurs

Scholastic´s Magic School Bus Explores the Earth

Scholastic´s Magic School Bus Explores the Human Body

Scholastic´s Magic School Bus Explores the Human Body for the Macintosh

Scholastic´s Magic School Bus Explores the Ocean

Scholastic´s Magic School Bus Explores the Ocean for the Macintosh

Scholastic´s Magic School Bus Explores the Solar System


Copyright Information

© 1993 - 1996 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

Microsoft, MS, MS-DOS, Windows, the Windows logo, Where do you want to go today?, Windows Start logo design, MSN, Automap, Bookshelf, CarPoint, Cinemania, Deadly Tide, EasyBall, the EasyBall shape, Encarta, Explorapedia, Full Court Press, Fury3, Hellbender, Imaginopolis, McZee, the McZee design, Monster Truck Madness, Natural Keyboard, PictureIt!, PlayerNet, SideWinder, and TipWizard, are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

WARNING: This computer program is protected by copyright law and international treaties.  Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this program, or any portion of it, may result in severe civil and criminal penalties, and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law.

Cooper McQue Breaks Through!	1996 DreamWorks SKG Interactive
Goosebumps: Escape From Horrorland	1996 DreamWorks SKG Interactive
Someone´s in the Kitchen	1996 DreamWorks SKG Interactive
Microsoft® 3D Movie Maker	BRender 3-D technology © 1995 Argonaut Technologies, Ltd.  BRender is a registered trademark of Argonaut Software, Ltd. in England and/or other countries.
Microsoft® Creative Writer 2	International CorrectSpell™ spelling correction system © 1993 by INSO Corporation.  All rights reserved.
Microsoft® Dogs	This product contains Indeo video compression technology from Intel Corporation. Cover image © 1995 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Microsoft® EasyBall™	© 1994-1995 Humongous Entertainment, Inc.  All rights reserved, Freddi Fish, Freddi Fish and the Case of the Missing Kelp Seed, Grandma Grouper, Junior Adventures, Pajama Sam, No Need to Hide When It's Dark Outside!, The Case of the Haunted Schoolhouse, Putt-Putt (r) Saves the Zoo, Humongous Entertainment, and the Humongous logo are trademarks of the Humongous Entertainment, Inc.  Putt-Putt (r) is a registered trademark of Putt-Putt(r) Golf Courses of America, Inc.  This product and Humongous Entertainment, Inc. are not in any manner affiliated with Putt-Putt(r) Golf Courses of America, Inc.
Microsoft® Encarta® 96 Encyclopedia	The American Heritage® Concise Dictionary, Third Edition Copyright © 1994 by Houghton Mifflin Company.  Electronic version licensed from and portions copyright © 1994 by INSO Corporation.  All rights reserved.  American Heritage is a registered trademark of Forbes Inc. used under license. Compression Technology by Iterated Systems, Inc. SPOTView® satellite imagery © CNES/SPOT Image Corporation 1994.  SPOTView is a registered trademark of SPOT Image Corporation. Other product and company names mentioned in the product may be the trademarks of their respective owners. Demo Meet De Boys On The Battlefront performed by The Wild Tchoupitoulas, from New Orleans Party Classics (Cat.# R2 70587) ©&(p)1992 Rhino Records, All rights reserved. Music for the Buma Dance  performed by Baka pygmies,  from Cameroon: Baka Pygmy Music (Cat. # D 8029)  © 1990 Auvidis/IICMSD/Unesco (p) 1977/1990 Auvidis-Unesco, All rights reserved. Introduction performed by Kecak Ganda Sari, from Kecak from Bali (Cat. # Bridge BCD 9019) (p) ©1990 Bridge Records, Inc.  All rights reserved. Las abajenas performed by Mariachi Reyes del Aserradero, from Sones from Jalisco (Cat.# Corason COCD108) © & (p) 1994 Musica Tradicional/Discos Corason.  All rights reserved. Canzon by Giovanni Gabrieli, performed by The American Brass Quintet, from The American Brass Quintet Plays Renaissance, Elizabethan, and Baroque Music (Cat.# DE 3003) ©&(p) 1983 Delos International, Inc., All rights reserved.
Microsoft® Encarta ® World Atlas	Culturgrams™ © 1995 Brigham Young University.  Culturgram and Culturgrams are trademarks of Brigham Young University. SPOTView® satellite imagery © CNES/SPOT Image Corporation 1994.  SPOTView is a registered trademark of SPOT Image Corporation. Socioeconomic statistics supplied by the World Game Institute.
Microsoft® Explorapedia™: The World of Nature	Based on The Dorling Kindersley Children´s Encyclopedia © 1991, 1993.
Microsoft® Oceans	"Panda" symbol: © 1986 copyright WWF- World Wide Fund For Nature (formerly World Wildlife Fund), 1250 24th St. NW, Dept. ZBH3, Washington DC, 20037. WWF Registered Trademark owner.
PJ´s Reading Adventures	P.J. Rabbit is a trademark of Rabbit Ears Production, Inc. © 1996 Rabbit Ears Productions, Inc. Rowayton, Connecticut.  All rights reserved.
Scholastic´s The Magic School Bus™ Explores in the Age of Dinosaurs	Designed and developed by Music Pen Inc. in conjunction with Microsoft and Scholastic, Inc., for Microsoft. The Music Pen logo is a trademark of Music Pen Inc. © 1996 Scholastic Inc. Based on The Magic School Bus® book series, text © Joanna Cole and illustrations © Bruce Degen.  All rights reserved.  Scholastic, The Magic School Bus and associated designs and logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Scholastic, Inc.
Scholastic´s The Magic School Bus™ Explores the Earth	Designed and developed by Music Pen Inc. in conjunction with Microsoft and Scholastic, Inc., for Microsoft. The Music Pen logo is a trademark of Music Pen Inc. © 1996 Scholastic Inc. Based on The Magic School Bus® book series, © Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen.  All rights reserved.  Scholastic and The Magic School Bus and logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Scholastic, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
Scholastic´s The Magic School Bus™ Explores the Human Body	Designed and developed by Music Pen Inc. for Microsoft.  The Music Pen logo is a trademark of Music Pen Inc. © 1994 Scholastic Inc. based on The Magic School Bus® book series by Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen.  All rights reserved.  The Magic School Bus and logo are trademarks of Scholastic Inc.
Scholastic´s The Magic School Bus™ Explores the Ocean	Designed and developed by Music Pen Inc. in conjunction with Microsoft and Scholastic, Inc., for Microsoft.  The Music Pen logo is a trademark of Music Pen Inc. © 1995 Scholastic Inc. Based on The Magic School Bus® book series, © Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen.  All rights reserved.  Scholastic and The Magic School Bus and logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Scholastic, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
Scholastic´s The Magic School Bus™ Explores the Solar System	© 1994 Scholastic Inc. based on The Magic School Bus® book series by Joanna Cole and Bruce Degen.  All rights reserved.  The Magic School Bus and logo are trademarks of Scholastic Inc.
With humble regards to the following people, without whom this product would not have been possible:

Product Manager:	Victor Cho

Project Manager:	Bethann Martin

Artistic Coordinator:	Peter Ogden

Content Manager:	Carina Jacobs

Developer:	Mike Miller

Help Designer:	Carina Jacobs

Production:	Publishing Power

...and many others in the Microsoft Interactive Media Division, too numerous to mention.