Grolier has a 100-year tradition of editorial excellence. In addition, we published the first electronic encyclopedia, in 1986. The 1997 Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia reflects all those years of experience. It's the first choice of schools and libraries.

Our editorial staff relies on a network of more than 2,500 experts to provide you with the best information available. Most of our articles are written by experts in their field, with the rest written by our staff. Multimedia is chosen to enliven the articles and enhance understanding. Everything is seamlessly integrated with easy-to-use links.

In addition to 35,000 feature articles, the 1997 GME includes:

• 10,000 images
• 1,200 detailed maps
• more than 15 hours of sound
• dozens of videos and animated presentations
• Timelines and Yearbook, covering events in world history
• Interactivities and Guided Tours, encouraging interactive learning

The 1997 GME also includes revolutionary links to the Internet through the Grolier Internet Index. Our editorial experts find the best web sites relating to your topic. Link directly to this information, at the click of a button. Sites are rated for reading level and target audience.

All of these factors make the 1997 GME the top choice for users interested in an encyclopedia with the highest-quality articles and the best multimedia available.