Microsoft Encarta Reference Library 2005 (DVD-Rom)

by Microsoft

Product Features

• Multimedia encyclopedia and feature-rich reference tools
• New Encarta search bar; New online Math Center
• Kids section; video content from Discovery Channel
• Visual browser facilitates easier navigation among articles
• Complete learning resource for students aged 7 and older

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0002CPBVE
• Item model number: 844-00745
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 1, 2004
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,675 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Encarta is a complete and powerful learning resource for home or school use. This multimedia encyclopedia has feature-rich reference tools for exploring science, history, cultures, geography, art and more. The simple, intuitive navigation can be used by students as young as 7 years old. Give kids step-by-step guidance on how to create a keyword search and completing a better research project Explore the relationship between article and multimedia for better learning, with the Virtual Browser Includes Encarta dictionary, thesaurus, and translation dictionaries 1-year subscription for Encarta.com included with purchase

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Let's wait for a better Encarta software, October 9, 2004

By 

Ken Luke (Japan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Microsoft Encarta Reference Library 2005 (DVD-Rom) (CD-ROM)

This is the conclusion after reading all the reviews of previous products of Encarta and Encyclopaedia Britannica and of my own experience. Content wise, the EB is superior than Encarta. Yet EB software needs to be improved. I wrote a very critical review for the EB 2005 DVD. Please read that review as the same must be said regading Encarta.IF Encarta, EB and other Encyclopaedias (at least the software editions) merge it would be great. That would create the sole SUPERENCYCLOPAEDIA. Another Internet/Super-Information-Highway! Please make this matter public.