3D Atlas is a is an educational multimedia software application developed by Creative Wonders and published by Electronic Arts.[4][5][6] It consists of the original 3D Atlas as well as 3D Atlas 97 and 3D Atlas 98.[1]
The New York Times said "3D Atlas is best at displaying national statistics, letting you graph and compare them in many fascinating ways, including ones you invent. But the inconsistent interface does not always make you aware of scale".[10]
CNET said: "Still, 3D Atlas offers excellent introductory information for anyone interested in learning more about the earth".[11]
By 1997, 3D Atlas sold more than 2 million units.[1] It won the "Best International Reference Product" Award from the European Multimedia Association and MacUser's "Best Reference Award".[1][7]