New Encarta. (new products).Microsoft Encarta, www.encarta.com, Software, $74.95 (discounts available for volume purchases) Microsoft Encarta Reference Library 2002 is a CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). for middle and high school level students. Combining leading multimedia reference material with the best of the Internet, Encarta is designed to be a fun, easy-to-use reference tool. New in 2002 is a redesigned start page, offering students a one-step search function that uses all the Encarta Library resources: Encyclopedia encyclopedia, compendium of knowledge, either general (attempting to cover all fields) or specialized (aiming to be comprehensive in a particular field). Encyclopedias and Other Reference Books , Dictionary and Thesaurus, World Atlas Atlas, in Greek mythology Atlas (ăt`ləs), in Greek mythology, a Titan; son of Iapetus and Clymene and the brother of Prometheus. , Encarta Africana and Encarta Online Deluxe de·luxe also de luxe adj. Particularly elegant and luxurious; sumptuous: deluxe accommodations; a de luxe automobile. adv. . Update Encarta keeps the package up-to-date through periodic emails with new articles and information. On the Web site, www.encarta.com/ schoolhouse, teachers can find lesson plans for use with Encarta. CIRCLE #536 FOR INFORMATION |
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