Providing support materials for an entire science department, this program certainly enhances students' learning of science topics. It includes technical information, animations, maps, diagrams, definitions and brief biographies. In addition to the revised article content, this encyclopedia has more than 700 new illustrations and animations of science concepts. Handy icons along the top menu bar lead users to media components, related articles and outlines. A Study Guide organizes hierarchical lists of articles within particular subject areas.
Brief biographies examine the scientific impact of certain individuals.
Web links provide updated information to the CD-ROM news articles. It provides access to full-text articles and graphics from more than 1,200 newspapers, magazines and government documents. Students quickly locate articles using three easy search methods. The database features a 26,000-article encyclopedia, The World Almanac for Kids, presidential and general interest biographies, country facts and photo essays. Students appreciate the colorful graphics that guide them through the research process.