The ultimate source for never-ending information
Start a virtual children's library with the six authoritative reference works
included in this product. Grow the library with additional books available
through built-in Internet links. Incorporate the text of every new book
into a database, allowing users to search across the entire collection or a
selection of books. Organize the library into virtual bookshelves
categorized by subjects of interest.
The Oxford American Children's Encyclopedia is a reference work designed to
meet the interests and needs of American schoolchildren. The nine-volume
set offers a solid foundation of knowledge in social studies, history,
geography, language arts, science, math, sports, and the arts, including
literature, music, painting, dance, and entertainment. Kids can learn
about all kinds of wildlife with the Simon & Schuster Animal Encyclopedia,
which is packed full of useful information and fascinating photos. This
reference work is one of the most authoritative and beautiful animal reference
books available.
The World Book Guide to the World and Its Cultures paints a complete picture
of different places, providing an overview of their history, geography, economy,
people, culture, and current political situation. Each country's section
includes a fact box that provides key information about the government, economy,
and people. Facts include life expectancy, employment, statistics, and a
breakdown of the population by education levels. The timeline feature
includes a history section that lists significant events in the country's past.
This set also includes the World Book Dictionary for Kids, with more than 11,000
entries, the World Almanac for Kids, which is full of fascinating and fun facts,
and the World Book Atlas for Kids, which takes children on a voyage of discovery
around the world.
- Versatile and powerful search engine
- More than 16,000 entries
- Over 2,000 photos and illustrations
- Over 200 audio files
- 38 full motion/full screen video clips
- Organize, highlight and store facts and information for easy retrieval
- Windows 95, 98, XP
- Pentium processor
- 32 MB of RAM
- 100 MB free Hard Disk space
- 800 x 600 monitor resolution
- 16 bit high-color
- 12X CD-ROM drive (recommended) or DVD-ROM drive
- Sound Card
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will receive actual software on CD.
