Compton's Encyclopedia '99

Expand your mind with Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia!

Product Information

So much more than an ordinary multimedia encyclopedia, Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia  is your vast library of knowledge.

Have you ever wondered...Why do giraffes have spots? What are the rings around Saturn? Whatever your question, Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia finds the answer. Quickly. Easily. Completely!!

Packed with more than 38,000 articles, brilliant multimedia, an atlas, a dictionary, a thesaurus, and more. With Compton's easy search capabilities you will quickly find in-depth coverage of art, science, history, literature, music, sports, technology, geography, and a variety of other subjects.

Plus, with Compton's personalized online features, you will easily find the best information for you on the Internet. There are even librarians who will suggest specific books, pictures, and online resources to help you research your topic.

Experience the universe and beyond with this comprehensive reference tool that combines thorough, up-to-date content with advanced multimedia, Internet and student features. A powerful combinations of reliable, comprehensive content, superior research tools, monthly updates, and personalized online resources Compton's Encyclopedia 1999 Standard is a complete resource for serious research or casual exploration.

Product Highlights

• Tap into a Vast Library.

Explore more than 150,000 entries in the complete encyclopedia, atlas, dictionary, thesaurus, and timeline.

• Explore the Richness.

Look, listen, and learn with 8,000 photos; 100 videos, animations, and slide shows; and 16 hours of sound.

• Search the World.

Instantly access the best Web sites based on your age and topic.

• Ask the Librarian.

Submit your topic and age to the Compton's librarians on the Internet, and they'll recommend books, Web sites, and other resources.  Want to find out more? Just send your research topic and your age to the Compton's librarians on the Internet, and you'll get suggestions of books, pictures, maps, and online resources for more information.

• Present your Findings.

Easily copy and paste text and pictures into your report with automatic footnotes. Or create spectacular presentations complete with sound, video and voice recording.

• Search and Discover

Easily search the complete 26-volume encyclopedia for any topic. With 38,000 articles and thousands of photos, videos, maps, and Web links, you'll find in-depth coverage of any topic you explore.

• Enjoy Sights and Sounds

Visit ancient Mayan ruins. Watch Babe Ruth hit a home run. Listen to a Mozart concerto. With 8,000 photos; 100 videos, animations, and slide shows; and 16 hours of sound, this Edition adds color and excitement to any topic you explore.

• Check out the Library

Find all the resources you need:

• a new U.S. and world atlas
• a new interactive timeline of historical events
• a complete dictionary and thesaurus

Product Features

• Thousands of stunning images plus exceptional 360 panoramic views.
• Hundreds of detailed maps, engaging videos, and enlightening animations and slide shows.
• 40,000+Encyclopedia Articles
• 8,600+ Images
• 4,000+ Web Links
• 600+ Sound Clips
• 450+ Maps
• 100+ Movies
• 78,000+ Dictionary Entries
• 21,000+ Thesaurus Entries
• Find more up-to-date information with innovative online features :
• 4,000 web links categorized by age and subject for easy access.
• Electric Library, a database of hundreds of newspapers and magazines.
• Free Monthly updates: that keep your encyclopedia up-to-date.

System Requirements

• Windows 95 or 98
• 486DX2/66 MHz or better
• 15 MB free hard drive space
• 16 MB RAM
• 256-colour SVGA display
• Double-speed or faster CD-ROM
• Windows-compatible sound card