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Title Encyclopaedia Britannica® 2010 Ultimate Edition
Product Number FFB119B FFB119D DVD-ROM
Barcode (DVD) 5031366 021199 (BOX) 5031366 041197 (DVD)
ISBN 978-1-84326-484-2
Category Full Price
Full Description Three Encyclopedias in One
Britannica keeps you learning and growing. With more than 100,000 articles, biographies, Britannica BrainStormer, Britannica Classics and much more, it’s never been easier to expand your knowledge and satisfy your curiosity.
Includes content from the Print Editions.
1. Encyclopaedia Britannica Library
Your premier source for fact-finding and home study, with over 76,000 articles you can trust.
Authoritative & Richly Illustrated Articles
Discover a wealth of information with in-depth and richly illustrated articles from one of the world’s most respected names in knowledge—Encyclopædia Britannica.
EXCLUSIVE! Britannica Classics
Articles written by Britannica’s most notable contributors including Marie Curie, Albert Einstein, Sigmund Freud and Harry Houdini.
NEW! Britannica Biographies
Heroes & Villains follows the lives of over 600 humanitarians, gangsters, pioneers, politicians, traitors and other interesting figures who left their mark on history. World Leaders and Great Minds who changed the world are also included.
EXCLUSIVE! The Britannica BrainStormer®
An interactive way to understand the relationships between ideas, subjects and people.
FREE Monthly Content Updates
Register your software and stay current with the newest and most updated articles for one year. Internet access and registration required.
The Trusted Resource for ALL Students
Encyclopædia Britannica 2010 Ultimate Edition provides detailed articles and comprehensive learning tools to help students of all levels excel in school. It’s the ideal resource for homework, school projects and essays.
2. Britannica Student Library
Over 15,900 articles that students can quickly and easily access for up-to-date, accurate and trusted research information.
For Ages 10-14
3. Britannica Children’s Library
More than 2,700 easy-to-read articles designed to help your child thrive in school.
For Ages 6-10
Supports the School Curriculum
More Multimedia and Online Tools
Thousands of engaging videos, photos, audio clips, magazines and Web links to keep students interested and motivated to learn.
Workspace – stay organised at all times!
Take notes and save articles, images and videos in one convenient location.
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Virtual Notecards
Save notes within each project on a virtual note-card. Notes are printable to make your research easier, more productive and portable.
PERFECT FOR:
- School projects
- Homework help
- Essay preparation
- Research
Children can research digital and online resources safely and securely without getting lost in cluttered Internet search results.
The Easy All-in-One Research Companion for ALL Ages
Ideal for research, homework or everyday fact-finding, the Encyclopædia Britannica 2010 Ultimate Edition is crammed with a wealth of trusted information and rich multimedia. With three age-specific databases for ages 6 to adult, this complete reference suite makes it easy to find whatever you need. Simply select the database that’s right for you.
Three Encyclopedias in One
1. Encyclopedia Britannica Library
Advanced-level content for older students and adults.
A vast array of detailed articles written by notable experts. Contains both short and book-length articles on a huge range of subjects.
2. Britannica Student Library
Intermediate-level content for students aged 10-14.
Provides interactive study guides, exercises, activities and useful tips to encourage confident learning and accurate research.
3. Britannica Children’s Library
Introductory-level content for young pupils aged 6-10.
Shorter articles and fun and easy learning tools for primary school children. Helps to build confidence and improves skills learned at school.
Britannica 2010 Ultimate Edition gives you:
| COMPLETE & TRUSTED CONTENT | |
| Encyclopaedia Britannica Articles |
76,000+ |
| Total Number of Words |
59,000,000+ |
| Student Encyclopedia Articles |
15,900+ |
| Children’s Encyclopedia Articles |
2,700+ |
| NEW! 11,200+ Book of the Year Articles |
Yes |
| Collegiate® Dictionary Entries & Definitions |
Yes |
| Collegiate® Thesaurus Entries |
Yes |
| World Atlas |
Yes |
| NEW! Britannica Biographies: Heroes & Villains |
Yes |
| UPDATED! Interactive Timelines |
Yes |
| Britannica Classics |
Yes |
| Britannica BrainStormer® |
Yes |
| A-Z QuickSearch |
Yes |
| World Data Profiles |
Yes |
| INTERACTIVE TOOLS |
|
| Images & Illustrations |
Yes |
| Video, Audio Clips & Animations |
Yes |
| Explore – Exciting Interactive Tours |
Yes |
| EXTENSIVE INTERNET RESOURCES |
|
| Magazine Articles & Web Links |
166,000+ |
| FREE Content Updates |
Yes |
| FREE Britannica Online 6 Month Subscription worth £24.98! |
Yes |
| ESSENTIAL TOOLS FOR SCHOOL |
|
| Homework Helpdesk |
Yes |
| Workspace for Project Management |
Yes |
| Student Dictionary & Thesaurus Entries |
Yes |
| Student & Children’s World Atlas |
Yes |
| Student & Children’s Timelines |
Yes |
| NEW! Interactive Tutorials – Maths, Science & More! |
Yes |
| How – To Documents |
Yes |
| Nations of the World |
Yes |
| Spanish to English Translation Dictionary |
Yes |
| Spotlights |
Yes |
| Interactive Games & Activities |
Yes |
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“A must-have for anyone needing a dependable source of historical and current information.” Micro Mart
“A great research tool that parents will want to see their children using.” What Laptop
Keywords (Max 15) Curriculum, education, history, articles, homework, biographies, geography, reference, knowledge, information, fact, space, science, politics, mathematics, learning, learn, education, student, maps
Operating System- PC Windows® XP (with SP2) or Vista® / Windows® 7
CPU Type Pentium® III or equivalent processor
Hard Drive Space 1.96GB (4.5GB for full installation)
Memory 512MB (1GB recommended)
Graphics Any graphics card
Audio Any sound card
Internet Recommended
Operating System – MAC Mac® OS 10.4.x or 10.5.x w/ Java 1.5 / Mac 10.6x
CPU Type PowerPC G5 or Intel® Core processor
Hard Drive Space 1.96GB (4.5GB for full installation)
Memory 512MB (1GB recommended)
Graphics Any graphics card
Audio Any sound card
Internet Recommended
Licensor Encyclopædia Britannica
Copyright Encyclopædia Britannica, Britannica, Britannica Online, and the Thistle logo are registered trademarks of Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. This product may be covered by one or more of the following US patents: Patent Nos. 5,241,671, 6,546,399, 6,978,277, 7,051,018, 7,082,437, 7,085,778, & Patents Pending. Collegiate, Merriam-Webster, and the bull’s-eye logo are registered trademarks of Merriam-Webster, Inc. Java is a trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc., in the United States and other countries. This product includes software developed by the Apache Software Foundation. BrainStormer is powered by TheBrain and was created using BrainSDK from TheBrain Technologies LP, protected by US patents 6,031,537, 6,037,944, 6,166,739, 6,256,032, 6,918,096, 7,076,736 and patents pending. TheBrain is a registered trademark of TheBrain Technologies LP. ©1998-2009 TheBrain Technologies LP. ©1994-2009 Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate® Dictionary, Eleventh Edition, ©2006 by Merriam- Webster, Incorporated. Merriam-Webster’s Student Dictionary ©2004 by Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. ©1994-2008 Sun Microsystems, Inc. ©2008 Apache Software Foundation. Mac and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. This product contains InstallAnywhere® installation software by Macrovision®. ©1997-2007 Macrovision Europe Ltd. and/or Macrovision Corporation. Macrovision and InstallAnywhere are registered trademarks of Macrovision Corporation. Windows Vista and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other registered trademarks and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Photograph of President Obama & Michelle Obama: MCS IC Mark O’Donald, U.S. Navy/U.S. Department of Defense. Licensed to Focus Multimedia Limited. Unauthorised copying, lending or resale under any scheme strictly prohibited. It is a condition of purchase that this original packaging is retained as proof of permission to use under license the enclosed software. Do not use the software before reading and accepting the terms of the enclosed licence agreement. *Source: ChartTrack. Quotes and awards refer to previous versions of this product.
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