No. of disks: 1 PC DVD-ROM
Code: FFB110
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The Easy All-in-One Research Resource for ALL ages
Access information from the world’s experts in every subject. Written by historians, scientists and professors, Encyclopædia Britannica 2009 Ultimate Edition is the ideal trusted resource for independent research. With three age-specific databases for ages 6 to adult, you will easily find what you need. Simply select the version that’s right for you.
- Encyclopædia Britannica Library – A vast array of detailed articles. Ideal for school and college students and adults.
- Britannica Student Library – Intermediate level information and homework help tools designed to encourage confident learning. Ideal for students aged 10 to 14.
- Britannica Children’s Library – Introductory level articles and fun and easy learning tools for primary school children. Suitable for young students aged 6 to 10.
The Encyclopædia Britannica® Library
Feel completely confident with this powerful, trusted resource.
The Encyclopædia Britannica Library is one of the most well-respected information sources in the world, containing both short and book-length articles on a huge range of subjects. Britannica is ideal for use in schools, for undergraduate study and for all adults as the first source for general reference and home study.
- NEW! Britannica Biographies – Over 2,000 biographies covering influential World Leaders from 2930BC onwards. Plus 2,000 Great Minds covering astronomers, mathematicians, scientists and others who shaped the world.
- UPDATED! Historical Timelines - Watch history unfold with timelines that show the people, events and discoveries of the past.
- EXCLUSIVE! The Britannica BrainStormer® – An interactive way to understand relationships between ideas, subjects and people.
- NEW! Interactive A-Z QuickSearch – Find answers to questions quickly and accurately.
- NEW! Britannica Book of the Year® Articles - Britannica annually publishes the Britannica Book of the Year, covering important events and people that changed our world forever. Browse through a year-by-year overview of the last 15 years, from the winners of the Nobel Peace Prize to the biggest box-office hits.
- EXCLUSIVE! Britannica Classics - Expand your knowledge with Britannica’s most notable and influential sources including Robert Louis Stephenson, Lawrence of Arabia, George Bernard Shaw, John Muir and Bertrand Russell.
- EXCLUSIVE! Britannica Online Spotlights –Enjoy in-depth coverage of exciting topics selected by Britannica editors, on a variety of topics ranging from Shakespeare to Normandy.
7 Great Reasons to Buy Britannica
| CREDIBLE | Articles are written by Nobel laureates, historians and notable experts. |
| ACCURATE | Information is fact-checked by the Encyclopædia Britannica editorial staff. |
| TRUSTED | Unlike the Web, content is accurate, rational and unbiased. |
| EFFICIENT | Time-saving search results are organised by relevancy, not popularity or paid placement. |
| CONVENIENT | No downloading or internet connections required. |
| SAFE | No pornography, pop-up ads or questionable content. |
| UP-TO-DATE | Stay current with regular updates. |
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Britannica 2009 gives you:
| COMPLETE & TRUSTED CONTENT |
| Encyclopaedia Britannica Articles | 74,000+ |
| Total Number of Words | 58,000,000+ |
| Student Encyclopedia Articles | 15,800+ |
| Children’s Encyclopedia Articles | 2,600+ |
| NEW! Book of the Year Articles | 10,400+ |
| Collegiate® Dictionary Entries & Definitions | Yes |
| Collegiate® Thesaurus Entries | Yes |
| World Atlas | Yes |
| NEW! Britannica Biographies World Leaders | Yes |
| UPDATED! Interactive Timelines | Yes |
| Britannica Classics | Yes |
| Britannica BrainStormer® | Yes |
| NEW! A-Z QuickSearch | 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 1 Year Subscription Worth £39.99! |
| 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 | Yes |
| How-To Documents | Yes |
| Nations of the World | Yes |
| NEW! Spanish to English Translation Dictionary | Yes |
| GeoAnalyzer | Yes |
| Spotlights | Yes |
| Interactive Games & Activities | Yes |
Also includes FREE Britannica Online® Subscription WORTH £39.99!
- Access Britannica Online on the go
- Articles updated daily
- Daily newsfeeds
- Additional audio and video
- Discounts at the Britannica shop
- And more!
Register through your software today and enjoy a FREE one year subscription to the award-winning Encyclopædia Britannica Online.
System Requirements
PC Operating System: Windows® XP (with SP2) or Vista
PC CPU Type and Speed: Pentium® III or equivalent processor
MAC Operating System: Mac OS 10.4.x or 1.5x w/ Java 1.5
MAC CPU Type and Speed: PowerPC G5 or Intel® Core processor
Hard Drive Space (MB): 1.97GB (4.2GB for full installation)
Memory: 512MB (1GB recommended)
Graphics: Any graphics card
Audio: Any sound card
Internet: Recommended
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Quotes for 2008 Edition of this product:
“An absolutely brilliant resource for researchers of all ages… hugely recommended for everyone, everywhere.” - 9/10, Micro Mart
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“An unrivalled resource that’s adapted very well to the digital age…still the biggest and best on-disc encyclopedia.” - 5/5, Computer Buyer
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“A staggering amount of content. The articles are written to a high standard… an excellent value for money package.” - Itreviews.co.uk
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“A fantastic resource that inspires users, young and old, to learn more about the world.” - 5/5, Windows Vista Magazine
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"Accurate, good quality material with useful research features... very well put together." - PC Utilities
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“If you have children, then it pays to have a resource like this in the house. It has plenty of facts and figures and unlike the internet, you can safely leave your children to search for themselves.” - What Laptop
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Quotes for 2009 Edition of this product:
"...a worthy consideration for your Christmas present list." - 9/10, South London Press
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