Batteries Included: 0
Binding: DVD-ROM
Brand: Microsoft
EAN: 0805529344846
ESRB Age Rating: Everyone
Format: DVD-ROM
Is Autographed: 0
Is Memorabilia: 0
Height: 7.5 inches
Length: 1.25 inches
Weight: 200 hundredths-pounds
Width: 5.25 inches
Label: Microsoft
Legal Disclaimer: Warranty does not cover misuse of product.
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Model: 844-00622
Packaged Height: 59 hundredths-inches
Packaged Length: 305 hundredths-inches
Packaged Weight: 40 hundredths-pounds
Packaged Width: 217 hundredths-inches
Platform: Windows 98
Platform: Windows 2000
Platform: Windows Me
Platform: Windows XP
Publisher: Microsoft
Release Date: 2003-06-30
Studio: Microsoft
Feature:
- The Library That Changes with the Times! Product Information Encarta Reference Library 2004 combines the resources of itsaward-winning encyclopedia with a variety of research and learning tools todeliver a complete reference resource for home or school use. Comprehensivehomework tools integrate homework project& research starters with theDictionary& Thesaurus, Literature Guides and
Product Description:
MODEL- MS-CD34484WI VENDOR- MICROSOFT CORPORATIONFEATURES- Encarta Reference Library 2004- DVD Slim Retail Box Encarta Reference Library 2004 Win32 English North America CD. Encarta Reference Library 2004 combines the resources of its award- winning encyclopedia with a variety of research and learning tools to deliver a complete reference resource for home or school use. Comprehensive homework tools integrate homework project & research starters with the Dictionary & Thesaurus Literature Guides and Chart Maker to create a complete research center to help students achieve greater success in the classroom. New to 2004 is a collection of videos from Discovery Channel and a new Visual Browser providing users with a rich and dynamic way to make learning fun. * What's New - Video content from Discovery Channel A collection of 20 high- quality videos. - Visual Browser New way to explore relationships between articles and multimedia content. Unique display facilitates easier navigation among articles. * Standard Features - New and updated articles mean you have access to current information. - Homework Starters Sometimes half the battle with homework is simply getting started. Homework Starters provide students with resources to better understand and plan for assignments. - Literature Guide Students gain a better understanding of literature with articles that help explain themes characters and settings plus provide insight into the author of commonly assigned works of literature. - Chart Maker Spice up a presentation with easy to build charts! Users simply choose a chart type enter data and Encarta draws a chart. - Quotations Easily search Encarta's collection of familiar and contemporary quotations from literature entertainment and the news. * Improved Features - Dictionary Tools
Customer Reviews:
6 of 6 customers found the following review helpful:
 Light Content, but still Useful, 2004-11-05
As the previous reviewer notes, this reference library is light on content.
For example I did expect to find some mention of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, which has been around for 20 - 30 years, but isn't mentioned here.
Under the section about hypnosis, many people from the history of hypnosis are mentioned, except the man who has made dramatic contributions to the field and is considered the most significant hypnotist of the 20th century - Dr. Milton Erickson.
On the other hand, I do appreciate multimedia segments. For example, instead of just reading a description and seeing an image of a musical instrument, you can also hear a piece of music played on this particular instrument, so you end up with a much better understanding.
I also appreciate the multimedia segments in sections dealing with anatomy, chemistry, quantum mechanics, etc. as they do help in bringing to life different concepts.
I am happy with the dictionary and the thesaurus. I very much like the convenience of electronic dictionary and am thrilled that one can also hear the words pronounced. It would be lovely if one day, they'd add pronounciation to Spanish, French, Italian and German. The dictionary also provides etymology.
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