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Software : Encyclopaedia Britannica 2003 Student Edition (Ages 7+)
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Binding: CD-ROM Brand: Britannica EAN: 9780852299340 ISBN: 0852299346 Label: Britannica Manufacturer: Britannica Number Of Items: 1 Publisher: Britannica Release Date: December 06, 2002 Sales Rank: 5207 Studio: Britannica |
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Accessories:
- Encyclopaedia Britannica 2003 Ultimate Reference Suite DVD 2003
- Encyclopaedia Britannica 2003 Ultimate Reference Suite CD
- Encyclopaedia Britannica 2003 Deluxe Edition CD
- The Britannica Quizmaster
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Amazon.co.uk Review:
There was a time when owning an encyclopaedia required not only a fat wallet, but also fat bookshelves to prop up the thick leather-bound volumes. Software programs such as the Encylopaedia Britannica 2003: Student Edition have changed all that while also expanding the range to take account of different levels.
This package is designed specifically for the 7-18 age group, and is geared around the sorts of things that children and young adults might learn in their educational programmes--from physics through to historical timelines. It encompasses two complete encyclopaedias: one that is 'elementary'--and aimed at the junior age group--and a 'student' level which targets the upper end of the age range. Other features include a world atlas that allows you to focus in on an area of particular interest--giving you statistical information about your chosen country--a thesaurus and many Web links. The articles are clear and well written, and perhaps not as dense as those in the (otherwise excellent) companion package, Brittanica 2003: Ultimate Reference Suite DVD and CD.
This combination is the standard apparel of the modern electronic encyclopaedia. However, what is most important with the package is that it takes into account current learning methods. The graphics and photo images are absorbing, and there are good video and audio clips. In this age of multimedia learning and low boredom thresholds, these features are surely essential if encyclopaedias are to retain their significance. Interestingly, they also reflect a subtle shift in the role of the encyclopaedia, from being a pure fountain of 'objective' knowledge to being an interactive learning tool. Whether or not the purists would be happy with this shift is a moot point, but certainly this package is likely to prove highly popular with those who want to give their children every learning opportunity they can. --Toby Green
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- The end of the homework 'blues'Excellent reference and search engine for anybody involved in helping with homework, looking for that last elusive crossword clue or writing the questions for the local quiz night
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