Biomes is a multimedia presentation on the varying Biomes making up North American Ecology and Biology. Wide varieties of Biomes are covered, from the far northern Taiga to the southern jungle and desert. Though all the biomes are given a somewhat more than cursory glance at the beginning of the presentation, the program then goes into the Northern, Eastern and Western Forests in more detail.

Many words in the text are hyperlinked, allowing students to look up an unfamiliar word if they do not understand it from the context. In addition, the student can pause the presentation at any time, and print out any of the pictures that come with the CD. Each Biome is covered in detail, showing different skeins that make up the major biomes themselves and giving an overview of the major sorts of plant and animal life that call each biome home. From this CD, students should be able to put together a report about the major biomes.

While the presentation lasts about an hour, it is best if broken into smaller bits to avoid information overload. Packed with so much good and useful information, overload quickly becomes a factor. Many pictures of typical animal and plant life occurring in a given biome are provided, along with the effects of fire, pollution, plant disease and insect infestations, as well as the effect of man on the environment. ~ Lisa Karen Savignano, All Game Guide

Colorful pictures add to the presentation appeal. ~ Lisa Karen Savignano, All Game Guide

Clean, clear, and adjustable from within the program. ~ Lisa Karen Savignano, All Game Guide

It is best in small doses, perhaps with short breaks between. Otherwise, it becomes a mass of information overload. ~ Lisa Karen Savignano, All Game Guide

The addition of hyperlinked text and pausing makes replay a pleasure. ~ Lisa Karen Savignano, All Game Guide