2008 Encyclopedia Britannica Deluxe DVD

Designed for adults and students alike, the 2008 Encyclopedia Britannica Deluxe DVD-ROM is a comprehensive reference resource that gives up-to-date, in-depth, and easy-to-use information. Learn from Nobel laureates, historians, and other noted experts in this fun and educational source. Complete with a dictionary and thesaurus, world atlas, timelines, interactive tools, and more, this software is ideal for students, curious adults, or anyone who wants to access trusted, reliable, and current information. Plus, get a FREE six-month trial subscription to Britannica Online with a purchase of the DVD!

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• Over 82,000 articles
• More than 21,000  photos, illustrations, tables and special comps
• Upwards of 1,600 maps
• 288 video clips (or 155 in CD-version), 643 sound clips (or 173 in CD-version), 58 animations (or 10 CD-version)  and Shockwave
• 166,000 Web links
• Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary & Thesaurus
• Great Minds: Explore insightful biographies of 2,000 great minds including astronomers, mathematicians, scientists, and others who shaped the world
• Britannica Workspace: Stay organized at all times, save articles, images, and more in one convenient location
• Virtual Notecards: Take and save notes from your articles on a virtual notecard. Notes are printable, which makes your research easier, more productive, and portable
• Explore: Take an exhilarating ride through Videos, World Statistics, Classical Music, and more
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Access the world's most trusted and authoritative information—complete and comprehensive
• Book of the Year: Explore notable events in 9,500 articles covering science, politics, sports, and more
• World Atlas: Take a tour of the world through more than 2,500 maps linked to articles about countries, economies, cultures, and national statistics
• Timelines: Watch history unfold with timelines that show the people, events, and discoveries of the past
• Britannica BrainStormer: Discover new ideas and relationships between topics with this interactive tool