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CD very quickly done

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DK Publishing did a very quick job in creating the CD. On the index page, some of the links are missing. The pictures are there, but the user has to go to the folder on the CD to see them. As for the pictures, they cannot be resized to a larger size without distortion. For example, the map images are so small there is no possible way that a student could label it, but the caption below the image specifically talks about labeling the map. Only about 1/10th of the pictures from the book are included on the CD. The maximum pictures per two page layout is 5 images. The "At Home" page only has 1 image, the farm house. There are also some images included in the CD that are not in the book, but the caption that goes with the CD picture are not of the same caliber as the text descriptions that go with the pictures on the hard pages. Don't pay extra for the CD version of this book. It is not worth the money.

Love Eyewitness Travel - Photos

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Over the past years of travel with my "trusty" Eyewitness Travel Books I have had the most incredible experiences. Changed my life & the biggest reason is the gorgeous photos. When you arrive at a destination you know where to go & what to look for-so exciting. Now, I am a big believer of not taking away the mystery of tomorrow because you will loose your magic of today but these are a must! So funny, whoever is traveling with me is always borrowing-even Rick Steves.I got so tickled at him-getting ideas??

My next adventure is to Greece & on to the magical isles along the coastline -I can barely wait. Bedtime reading to dream of.

Basic education for the entire family

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I recomend this book to any family. It makes learning fun and basic as well as interesting. my kids love this book especially being transported back in time to ancient Greece

Vivid Photographs!

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The best part of this book is the photographs. They are plentiful, taking up as much room as the print, and useful, too. They help you to see which of the styles of architecture is which, the layout of a Greek home, and many other things that would be hard to visualize if told only in words. This is a convenient book to have at home -as are the other eyewitness books; a quick reference, and also a plain fun read. Though it is supposed to be for children aged 9 to 12, I think many teens would enjoy this book.