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For visual mapping, outlining, writing and making presentations, use Inspiration® 9, the ultimate thinking and learning tool. Brainstorm ideas, structure your thoughts and visually communicate concepts to strengthen understanding with the Diagram and Map Views.

To take notes, organize information, and structure writing for plans, papers and reports, use the integrated Outline View to focus on main and supporting ideas and to clarify thinking in written form. With Inspiration's Presentation Manager, transform your diagrams, mind maps and outlines into polished presentations that communicate ideas clearly and demonstrate understanding and knowledge.

This 5-CD set is a great value for elementary students! Learn to type or improve typing skills, explore the world, improve verbal, analytical, mathematical, spelling and vocabulary skills, and explore the solar system!

This Spanish/ English bilingual 5-CD set is a great value for elementary students! Students will improve their skills in spelling and vocabulary, math -- from addition to algebra, food and nutrition, and science -- from astronomy to chemistry and general science.

Did You Know... Cumulus clouds are low clouds which are usually puffy with very distinct edges? The bottom of the ocean is not a level plain, but consists of mountains and valleys?

Step into a magical time-travel elevator and discover science! Learn about the human body, study the principles of physics and chemistry, find out how machines work, and explore astronomy. Science has never been so much fun!

Awesome animations, sensational sounds, and cool places to explore Challenging quiz questions Hundreds of amazing facts Read text from the screen or follow the voice-over Print certificates of accomplishment

Many of the world's animal populations which have survived on Earth for thousands of years have only recently been put on endangered species lists.

Our complete encyclopedia contains a lively and colorful view of Earth's most vast and precious resource: the oceans.

Here is the ultimate, essential guide to science -from Life Science to Chemistry to Physics!

Send your science grades soaring (and have a blast doing it)! In three experiment-filled labs you’ll discover amazing facts and important principles about the everyday science that’s all around you.

From backyard buddies to wildly exotic creatures, discover the wonders of the animal world through ten fun-filled activities. Join Henry the Lizard™ as he leads the way through eye-popping puzzles, tricky memory match-ups, and even a photo safari.

Discover the savage secrets of Earth’s most ferocious creatures! Rewind history, oh, about 200 million years! And come face to face with the terrifying T-Rex, the vicious Velociraptor or the captivating Pterodactyl.

Here is the ultimate guide to the forces and forms of our dynamic planet. Create a virtual 3D volcano, or set off an earthquake and watch its seismic effect on the surrounding environment. Learn how the Earth evolved over billion of years, and witness the transformations of the earth’s surface in an accelerated timeline. Each rock and mineral is accompanied by detailed information.

Here is a highly visual, interactive encyclopedia that will take you on an exhilarating journey through the world of nature. Stunning video sequences, specially created animations, and razor sharp color photographs bring nature to life in unparalleled brilliance and clarity.

Give your child the competitive edge they deserve! Developed by dedicated educators, Smart Steps 3rd Grade targets the math, reading and science skills that children need to succeed.

Give your child the competitive edge they deserve! Developed by dedicated educators, Smart Steps Kindergarten targets math, reading, science and broader knowledge skills that children need to succeed.

In this fantastic and funny anatomical interactive adventure, children join Seemore Skinless, a mischievous 3D skeleton.

This exciting introduction to science begins by answering questions every child asks: Why are bubbles round? What is electricity?

"Physical science teachers who embraced David Macaulay's The Way Things Work books and CD-ROM will want to add Pinball Science to their classrooms.

Give your child the competitive edge they deserve! Developed by dedicated educators.

Explains workings of more than 150 simple and complex machines and inventions.

Students study the characteristics of living things and design experiments to determine if various things are living or non-living.

This series of interactive tutorials uses an interactive multimedia approach to teach key Life science topics.

Biology Concepts comes alive with this dynamic series of video-based multimedia programs. Students become active note takers.

Biology Concepts comes alive with this dynamic series of video-based multimedia programs.

Biology Concepts comes alive with this dynamic series of video-based multimedia programs.

This series of interactive tutorials uses an interactive multimedia approach to teach key Life science topics.

This series of interactive tutorials uses an interactive multimedia approach to teach key Life science topics.

Biology Concepts comes alive with this dynamic series of video-based multimedia programs.

Biology Concepts comes alive with this dynamic series of video-based multimedia programs.

This series of interactive tutorials uses an interactive multimedia approach to teach key Life science topics.

This series of interactive tutorials uses an interactive multimedia approach to teach key Life science topics.

Science Concepts is an engaging and comprehensive series that is the perfect multimedia supplement to traditional science instruction.

Science Concepts is an engaging and comprehensive series that is the perfect multimedia supplement to traditional science instruction.

Science Concepts is an engaging and comprehensive series that is the perfect multimedia supplement to traditional science instruction.

This series of interactive tutorials uses an interactive multimedia approach to teach key Life science topics.

The OPTIMUM® assessment test tool helps students prepare for the New Jersey proficiency assessment by providing sample tests in Language Arts Literacy, Math, Science and Social Studies, for GEPA (Grade 8). With questions written by New Jersey teachers and tested by students, the interactive practice test helps students sharpen their critical-thinking and problem- solving skills

Planetary exploration at its best, with more than 300 stages of play! Unlike any other educational CD we have ever seen, The Great Galaxy Grid Game successfully combines astronomy and strategic thinking. Children learn a multitude of fascinating facts about the solar system and simultaneously exercise critical thinking ability. On this journey to the planets, children encounter our space grid and navigate past hidden traps to intercept space probes that provide the knowledge to advance in the game. We have incorporated our Teacher's Edition features into the software, including a teacher's guideline plus automatic tracking to record progress.

Weekly Reader Learning System: Mastering Elementary School 2009

Mastering Elementary School helps struggling students bring out their “A” game. Using the revolutionary multi-sensory approach, it accelerates learning with a dynamic combination of audio, video, graphics, puzzles, games and more

Weekly Reader Learning System: Mastering Elementary/Middle School Math 2009

Mastering Elementary/Middle School Math is the way to better grades. It helps students excel at addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and algebra. It has high-quality interactive tutorials that simulate actual classroom instruction

Mastering Middle School shows students the way to an “A” with its revolutionary multi-sensory approach. This breakthrough technique uses text, audio, video, dialogues, and interactive lessons to help children learn faster and more efficiently.

About Weekly Reader Learning: System Mastering High School 2009 Weekly Reader Learning: System Mastering High School 2009

Mastering High School is the way to an “A.” Using the revolutionary multi-sensory approach, it’s designed to improve grades, increase test scores, help in SAT preparation, and develop skills for college. Through a powerful combination of audio, video, graphics, and interactive lessons, it makes learning faster and easier for many students.

Inspiration Software, Inc. is pleased to announce InspireData version 1.5 -- updated with new capabilities to improve data collection, offer more plot options and provide greater teacher support.

Bring the power of visual learning to data literacy InspireData improves data literacy in science, mathematics and social studies. With integrated Table and Plot views, students move instantly from data collection to data analysis as they create multiple plot types such as Venn, bar, stack, pie and axis. The visual nature of the plots improves understanding and gives more meaning to any subject.

Powerful new features added by popular request from customers including:

e-Survey tool

New plot options including bar charts, line graphs and line of best fit

More that 100 content-rich databases

Expanded teacher support tools, such as lesson plans, handouts and database templates

Educator Examples - Database templates for analyzing student, classroom and district-wide data

The visual way to explore and understand data

InspireData builds critical data literacy skills and engages students. More than 100 content-rich databases, the e-Survey Tool and database templates jumpstart data collection. Students actively explore and analyze data using dynamic Venn diagrams and bar, stack, pie and axis plots to interpret information and draw conclusions. Teachers use InspireData to identify classroom trends and support data-driven decision making.

Students in grades 4-12 use InspireData to:

Build data literacy

Develop analytical skills

Strengthen critical thinking

How InspireData improves data literacy:

Integrated Table and Plot Views allow students to move instantly from data collection to data interpretation

Multiple plot types to represent and analyze data: Venn Stack Bar Pie Axis

Time Series animation represents data as it changes over time

Line of Best Fit and line graphs in axis plots connect data points, clarify data relationships and investigate trends

e-Survey tool to create and publish online surveys to collect data online, then instantly download results to jumpstart analysis

100+ subject specific databases to get started quickly

Library of customizable icons creates visually differentiated data points

Notes to add explanations or document processes

Slide Show feature to capture the sequence of data analysis and present work

Expanded teacher and classroom support includes standards-based lesson plans and classroom projects, Quick Reference cards and analytical tools for teachers to support curriculum integration

Children can build their own virtual rockets and learn fascinating facts about the universe. Select from several types of rocket designs, and then obtain parts for automatic virtual factory assembly based on correct answers to questions about our solar system, our galaxy, and beyond. Customize your rocket with your choice of color, stickers, and more. After you have completed a rocket, you can conduct a virtual launch and watch the spaceship blast off of your screen! Save your rockets and launch them anytime you like. This CD also includes our trademark Teacher's Edition features, including a teacher's guideline plus automatic tracking to record a child's learning.

Fun Filled Experiments for Kids The fascinating world of biology is yours to discover in this interactive CD-ROM. Learn about the ways plants and insects grow, adapt, heal and reproduce in a variety of environments. Then experience the thrill of performing science experiments in your own kitchen.

Interesting experiments with ordinary household materials Easy-to-follow video and instructions make learning fun Glossary for quick reference Hundreds of fascinating facts Learn about the world of plants and insects Perform amazing science experiments Enjoy fascinating video and graphics

Fun Filled Experiments for Kids Want to know what makes things rust? How about which materials will dissolve in water? Or how to construct a model atom? With Kid Science: Chemistry, you can learn answers to these questions and more. This interactive CD-ROM makes learning about the elements that surround us easy and fun.

Hundreds of facts about solids, liquids and gases Easy-to-follow video experiments to try at home Glossary for quick reference Learn about solutions, electrolysis, chromatography and more Learn about the world of solids, liquids and gases Includes many fun and easy activities to try at home Video demonstrations make chemistry experiments both interesting and safe

A Science Lab at Home Learn all about the life-cycle and habitats of fish Study basic dissection techniques Enjoy informative video and graphics

A Science Lab at Home Learn all about the life-cycle and habitats of frogs Study basic dissection techniques Enjoy informative video and graphics

Fun Filled Experiments for Kids The human body is a fascinating machine, and Kid Science can teach you all about it! Kid Science: Human Body is full of amazing facts about the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, the muscles, the skeleton, the nervous system, and the digestive tract.

Explore the characteristics of skin, muscles, balance, memory and more Learn how to find fingerprints, test your heart rate and other fun activities Video and text explanations make experiments easy to follow Easy-to-use glossary of key terms Learn about the systems that make your body work Have fun with memory tricks and paper illusions Discover the powers of your eyes, skin and muscles

Fun Filled Experiments for Kids From the incredible power of thunder to the peaceful beauty of a fountain of water, the world of nature is a source of endless fascination. Kid Science: Nature provides a fun-filled, interactive way to learn about our environment.

Fun activities touch upon every facet of nature, from earth, air and water, to plants and humans Find out about weather and the environment Learn how to make paper, a snow gauge and more Comprehensive glossary of terms Learn about weather and the natural environment Make paper, thunder, fountains and more Video demonstrations encourage kids to try things out

Fun Filled Experiments for Kids Welcome to a fun and exciting way of learning about the world of physics. Kid Science: Physics is an interactive CD-ROM with a wealth of information about magnetism, electricity, friction, gravity and many other interesting topics.

Engaging experiments with ordinary household materials Easy-to-follow video and instructions make learning fun Construct your own telephone, pulley, magnet and electric circuit Comprehensive glossary Explore the properties of air and water Video demonstrations of fun experiments Build your own simple circuits and magnets