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Software : Encyclopedia Britannica Ultimate 2008 [OLD VERSION]


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Binding: DVD-ROM
Brand: Avanquest
EAN: 0018059080263
ESRB Age Rating: Everyone 10+
Format: DVD-ROM
Label: Avanquest
Manufacturer: Avanquest
Model: 8026
Publisher: Avanquest
Release Date: May 30, 2007
Sales Rank: 975
Studio: Avanquest



Features:
  • Three complete encyclopedias in one: Adult, Student, and Elementary
  • 100,000+ articles, multimedia, magazine articles and more; Interactive tools including video and audio clips, and interactive tours
  • Homework Helpdesk provides interactive lessons, writing and speech aids to make learning, writing research papers, and preparing oral presentations fun and easy for all ages
  • Includes Merriam-Webster's Dictionary & Thesaurus, Atlas, Timelines, Magazines and Web Links, and One-Year Subscription to Britannica Online ($70 Value)
  • Save articles, images, video, and more in one convenient location with Britannica Workspace
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Product Description:
Encyclopedia Britannica 2008 Ultimate gives you an all-in-one reference tool for better reasearch and faster learning. It combines three different versions of the Encyclopedia Britannica - Adult, Student & Elementary. It also has thousands of articles, magazine & Web links to make it easy to look up any topic. The included Dictionary & Thesaurus, Atlas and Timelines help you write the best and most accurate papers - and complete assignments like an expert. FREE Britannica Online 1-Year Subscription Works with Windows Vista

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Your Trusted Companion To Online Research. Looking for facts? Turn to Britannica Ultimate. Written by Nobel laureates, historians, curators, professors, and other notable experts, it is your trusted resource for research. Whether you are an entry level, advanced, or student researcher, you will easily find what you need in Britannica Ultimate. Simply select the version that's right for you.

Countless Sources of Knowledge



Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® & Student Dictionary & Thesaurus
Get instant access to 275,000 definitions, synonyms, and antonyms.

Rich Multimedia

Historical Timelines

Atlas



New--Britannica Biographies
Access insightful biographies of 2,000 Great Minds: astronomers, mathematicians, scientists, and others who shaped the world.


3 Complete Encyclopedias--One Research Resource for All Ages
Discover fresh ideas, new facts, and current and future trends easily and conveniently from one source.
Encyclopaedia Britannica Library
Ideal for high school students, college students, and adults
Britannica Student Library
Specifically designed for students ages 10-14
Britannica Elementary Library
Fun and easy learning tools for kids ages 6-10



More Productive Research & Homework Projects


New--Britannica Workspace
Stay organized at all times! With Britannica Workspace, you can save articles, images, video, and more in one convenient location

Virtual Notecards
Save notes from your articles on a virtual notecard. Notes are printable, which makes your research easier and portable.

Homework Helpdesk
Make learning, writing research papers, and preparing oral presentations fun and easy with interactive lessons and writing and speech aids.

NEW! Britannica Biographies
Access insightful biographies of 2,000 Great Minds: astronomers, mathematicians, scientists, and others who shaped the world.


With Britannica Workspace, you can save articles, images, video, and more in one convenient location.




Explore
Take an exhilarating ride through Videos, World Statistics, Classical Music, and more.

Daily Content
Learn something new every day with 'Animal of the Day,' 'Biography of the Day,' and 'This Day in History.'

Exclusive--Britannica BrainStormer
Interactively understand relationships between ideas, subjects, and people.

Exclusive--Britannica Classics
Boost your knowledge with notable sources--including Marie Curie, Sigmund Freud, Harry Houdini, and Albert Einstein.

Magazines & Related Web Sites
Get more in-depth research from magazines articles and related Web sites selected by Britannica editors.

Free Content Updates
Get free monthly content updates for one year to ensure that you stay up-to-date.



More Exploration and Discovery with FREE Britannica Online Subscription
Register through your software today and enjoy a FREE one-year subscription to the award-winning Encyclopaedia Britannica Online. You'll also receive:
  • Newsfeeds and additional audio and video
  • Britannica newsletters
  • Discounts to the Britannica store
  • And more!




6 Great Reasons to Trust Britannica
  • Efficient. Search results are organized by relevancy, not popularity or paid placement.
  • Accurate. Information is fact-checked by the Encyclopaedia Britannica editorial staff.
  • Credible. Articles are written by Nobel Laureates, historians, and notable experts.
  • Trusted. Content is authoritative, trusted, and unbiased.
  • Convenient. No downloading or Internet connections required.
  • Safe. No pornography, pop-up ads, or questionable content.




Customer Reviews
Average Rating:  out of 5 stars

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Decent Learning Software
I purchased this software last year because I had to write quite a few papers for a certain college class. I used this software quite frequently. It was a great tool to use to help me get the correct information fast about the topics that I needed to write about. It has different formats so it can be used by children, teenagers, and adults. If you are in school or have a child in school, this product could definitely help you/them with class work or just general knowledge.



Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - The Encyclopedia Britannica 2008
The Encyclopedia Britannica 2008 (established in 1768), both Ultimate and Deluxe, builds on the success of its completely revamped previous editions in 2006 and 2007. The rate of innovation in the last two versions was impressive and welcome. It continues apace in this rendition with Britannica Biographies (Great Minds), Classical Music (500 audio files arranged by composer), and a great Workspace for Project Management (a kind of friendly digital den). Generous 6-12 months of free access to the ... Read More




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