Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia 1998

  Description

• Search and Discover: Easily search the complete 26-volume encyclopedia for any topic. With 38,000 articles and thousands of photos, videos, maps and Web links, you'll find in depth coverage of art, science, history, literature, music, sports, technology, geography and more in Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia 1998.

• Check Out the Library: Find all the resources you need. A new US and world atlas, complete with 450 maps and overlays for average temperature, population and more a new interactive timeline of historical events a complete dictionary and thesaurus. Research Near and Far in Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia 1998.

• Expand Your Search With Online Features: Find Neighborhood Resources. Identify local museums, zoos, aquariums, and more. Compton's Internet Directory link you to the best Web sites based on your topic and age. Use the Electric Library to access hundreds of newspapers and magazines online.

• Win3.1/95/98
• IBM PC and compatibles
• 486DX2/66 or better
• 8MB RAM, (16MB recommended)
• 150MB hard drive space
• 2X speed CD-ROM Drive or faster
• MSCDEX 2.2 or higher
• 256-color SVGA monitor
• Windows compatible sound card
• Mouse
• Printer (optional)
• Modem (optional, required for online features only)