Expand your mind with Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia!
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So much more than an ordinary multimedia encyclopedia Compton's InteractiveEncyclopedia is your vast library of knowledge.
Have you ever wondered...Why do giraffes have spots? What are the rings aroundSaturn? Whatever your question Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia finds theanswer. Quickly. Easily. Completely!!
Packed with more than 38000 articles brilliant multimedia an atlasa dictionary a thesaurus and more. With Compton's easy search capabilitiesyou will quickly find in-depth coverage of art science history literaturemusic sports technology geography and a variety of other subjects.
Plus with Compton's personalized online features you will easily findthe best information for you on the Internet. There are even librarianswho will suggest specific books pictures and online resources to helpyou research your topic.
Experience the universe and beyond with this comprehensive reference tool thatcombines thorough up-to-date content with advanced multimedia Internet andstudent features. A powerful combinations of reliable comprehensive contentsuperior research tools monthly updates and personalized online resources Compton'sEncyclopedia 1999 Standard is a complete resource forserious research or casual exploration.
Product Highlights
Explore more than 150000 entries in the complete encyclopedia atlasdictionary thesaurus and timeline.
Look listen and learn with 8000 photos; 100 videos animations andslide shows; and 16 hours of sound.Instantly access the best Web sites based on your age and topic.Submit your topic and age to the Compton's librarians on the Internetand they'll recommend books Web sites and other resources. Wantto find out more? Just send your research topic and your age to the Compton'slibrarians on the Internet and you'll get suggestions of books picturesmaps and online resources for more information.Easily copy and paste text and pictures into your report with automaticfootnotes. Or create spectacular presentations complete with sound videoand voice recording.Easily search the complete 26-volume encyclopedia for any topic. With 38000articles and thousands of photos videos maps and Web links you'll findin-depth coverage of any topic you explore.Visit ancient Mayan ruins. Watch Babe Ruth hit a home run. Listen to aMozart concerto. With 8000 photos; 100 videos animations and slideshows; and 16 hours of sound this Edition adds color and excitement toany topic you explore.Find all the resources you need:- a new U.S. and world atlas
- a new interactive timeline of historical events
- a complete dictionary and thesaurus
Product Features
- Thousands of stunning images plus exceptional 360 panoramic views.
- Hundreds of detailed maps engaging videos and enlightening animations and slide shows.
- 40000+Encyclopedia Articles
- 8600+ Images
- 4000+ Web Links
- 600+ Sound Clips
- 450+ Maps
- 100+ Movies
- 78000+ Dictionary Entries
- 21000+ Thesaurus Entries
- Find more up-to-date information with innovative online features :
- 4000 web links categorized by age and subject for easy access.
- Electric Library a database of hundreds of newspapers and magazines.
- Free Monthly updates: that keep your encyclopedia up-to-date.
System Requirements - Windows 95 or 98
- 486DX2/66 MHz or better
- 15 MB free hard drive space
- 16 MB RAM
- 256-colour SVGA display
- Double-speed or faster CD-ROM
- Windows-compatible sound card
