This overview will give you a sense of the scope and content of the Encyclopedia itself. Start by selecting the encyclopedia or the Gage Dictionary. Select from the menu, or do a specific search, and you will the information on the browser screen. The written content is easily readable by grade 4 and up. The written text has key words highlighted so you can access all the related information in the Encyclopedia's content base.
Pages also have links to multimedia presentations that relate to the subject ie.
If your computer is internet linked, simply click on the web site address and you are there. One of the content areas we explored was the Klondike Gold Rush in the Yukon. It begins with an extensive write-up on the history of the Gold Rush, along with 3 pictures that you can enlarge, an accompanying map and 7 highlighted links in the text that connect you to more detailed information on some of the famous people of the time. At the bottom of the page, there is a web site link dedicated to the Klondike with over 30 articles, pictures, and stories. The program is easy to navigate with its' familiar menu bar choices.