Britannica Homework Essentials Plus 2004 & Profiles: U.S. Presidents & Profiles: Dinosaurs! 3 CDs

For Homework, Research, and the Sheer Joy of Learning

A complete reference library for grades 2 to 12, Homework Essentials Plus 2004 from Encyclopedia Britannica takes students from frogs to physics. Two complete encyclopedias - Britannica's Student and Elementary Encyclopedias - form the cornerstone of a total reference library that interests and involves students of almost every age. From reference to learning games, and challenging activities to homework help, it's all right here.

Product Features:

• Britannica Student Encyclopedia UPDATED! For students in upper elementary, middle, and high school, these 15,000 entries are geared to school subjects and presented in a lively style that students enjoy.
• Britannica Elementary Encyclopedia UPDATED! For children in the early grades, this special reference work instills a look-it-up habit that will prove valuable in school and life.
• Merriam-Webster's Student Dictionary and Thesaurus 242,000 definitions, synonyms, and antonyms are easy to access with a click of the mouse.
• World Atlas UPDATED! Tour the world with 1,300 "clickable" maps linked to articles about countries, economies, cultures, and national statistics.
• Timelines UPDATED! History unfolds vividly with 11 Britannica timelines showing the people, events, and discoveries of the past. 2,900 points on the timeline link to related articles.
• Learning Games and Interactive Study Guides NEW! Keep young students focused and engaged in key school subjects with games and activities that make learning fun.
• Web Links UPDATED! Link to 167,000 sites you can trust, selected by Britannica editors, for a wealth of additional information.
• Rich Multimedia UPDATED! 5,800 lavish images, videos, audio clips, and animated maps improve comprehension.
• Homework Help and Research Tools Capture pictures, notes, and bookmarks to track research and organize projects.

Encyclopedia Britannica Profiles: U.S. Presidents

Experience the Epic Story of America Through the Lives of the Presidents

Encyclopedia Britannica Profiles U.S. Presidents brings together the vast resources of Britannica to provide the information you'd expect about the U.S. Presidents, and some you wouldn't. With hundreds of articles, photographs, Internet links, and more, U.S. Presidents is an indispensable learning resource for students studying the presidency and for curious adults interested in expanding their knowledge of American history.

Experience the epic story of America through the lives of the presidents.

• Who said, "the only thing we have to fear is fear itself?"
• Who has a city in Liberia name after him?
• Who was called "The Little Magician?
• Who oversaw the creation of NASA

Product Features:

• Presidents, Vice Presidents, and First Ladies - 650 articles from Encyclopedia Britannica plus 250 photos and audio and video clips.
• Political Parties - Political parties both prominent and obscure, from the Bull Mosse and Know-Nothing Parties to the Democrats and Republicans of today.
• U.S. Government - The electoral college, Bill of Rights, US Congress, Supreme Court, and much more.
• Elections - Complete and detailed election results dating back to 1789.
• Key Historical Documents - The Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and major speeches - from Washington's farewell to Lincoln's second inaugural to Nixon's resignation.
• Interact with History - Travel through American history with timelines. Let audio and video clips take you back to Lincoln's childhood and JFK's speech about putting a man on the Moon.

Encyclopedia Britannica Profiles: Dinosaurs!

The Captivating World of Dinosaurs at Your Fingertips

What makes dinosaurs so interesting - their huge size, their exotic mystique? Or is it just that we're still learning about these strange, lumbering creatures as scientists make new discoveries and revise old theories? Decide for yourself, with Encyclopedia Britannica Profiles Dinosaurs. Watch a tyrannosaurus running...see how you measure up to him (would you reach his knee, his back, or his neck?)...and click your way through the evolution of dinosaurs in an interactive timeline. Comprehensive and engaging, it's the one source for all ages on this captivating subject.

Dinosaurs and Their World
Dinosaurs and Other Living Things takes you though the Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic periods. Geology, also broken down by historical period, explores the diverse environments in which dinosaurs lived. Notable Dinosaur Experts recounts the lives and findings of famous paleontologists and geologists.

Interactive Dinosaur Family Tree and Timeline
Explore the relationships and lineage of dinosaurs with this family tree. Click on photos and go directly to articles.

Related Web Links and Magazines Online
Related Web sites and magazine articles, selected by Britannica editors, provide a wealth of additional information.

Learning Tools
Special tools let you enter notes, bookmark articles and pictures, and format reports.

• Complete coverage of dinosaurs from the world's most authoritative source!
• Colorful images and videos that bring dinosaurs to life
• Travel through time with leading dinosaur experts

System Requirements

Windows

• Microsoft Windows 98 SE, 2000, Me, XP, NT (with Service Pack 5 or higher)
• Pentium 266 MHz, 350 MHz recommended
• 128 MB RAM, 256 MB recommended
• 200 MB free hard-drive space
• CD-ROM drive
• 800x600 resolution, 16-bit color
• Mouse or pointing device
• Sound Card and speakers recommended
• Printer recommended

Macintosh

• Macintosh OS 10.2 or higher
• iMac or G3 350 MHz or faster processor
• 128 MB RAM, 256 MB recommended
• 200 MB free hard-drive space
• CD-ROM drive
• 800x600 resolution, millions of colors
• Mouse or pointing device
• Sound Card and speakers recommended
• Printer recommended

Packaging: New 3CD Retail Box