Software Reviews : ONE WORLD Countries Database,Version 1.02 Reviewed by John R. Forshee,Western Texas College Publisher: Active Learning Systems,P.O. Box 1984,Midland,MI 48640 (telephone: 517-835-7051) Year of Publication: 1985 Materials: Editor disk,two program disks,student worksheets,three world maps,three-ring notebook manual Price: $148.00 Machine Specificity: Apple IIe,IBM PC,Commodore 64 System Requirements: One disk drive;printer optional;48K for Apple,64K for Commodore,128K for IBM. Effectiveness: Excellent Use-Friendliness: Good Documentation: Excellent

Summary: This database contains demographic and statistical data on 178 nations. Designed for upper elementary and secondary schools, the material is useful on many levels. The nature of the assignment, difficulty of the research, and the imagination of students and teachers determine the usefulness of this program. Users can compare data using multiple criteria from 33 geographic, economic, and demographic facts. The program is menu driven and contains screen "helps."