Encyclopedia Britannica 2007 Ready Reference

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Encyclopedia Articles
Access 25,000 articles condensed from the 32-volume Encyclopedia Britannica. Encompassing the full range of human knowledge, Ready Reference provides quick answers to all of your questions.

Learning Tools
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Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary and Thesaurus
Expand your vocabulary with 555,000 entries that are easy to access directly from articles with a click of the mouse. Even young students can look up words and build their vocabularies.

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Take a tour of the world through more than 190 maps. Plan a trip, write a report, or just explore the world from the comfort of your chair.

Multimedia
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Links to 166,000 sites you can trust - selected by Britannica editors - provide a wealth of additional information for learning and discovery.

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• More than 25,000 articles covering art, history, geography, technology, pop culture, and the world
• Map Gallery, Video Gallery, and Web Links
• Great Informational Resource for Home, School, and the Office
• Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary

A comprehensive reference library, it's ideal for students, professionals, families, or anyone who wants fast, easy access to trustworthy information.



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