November 13, 1998
Top CD encyclopedias smart and slick
Grolier pulled out all the stops for this year's encyclopedia. The interface is much improved: There's a larger viewing area and a larger "media preview" page, which offers thumbnail views of the artwork available for the entry. It's a snap to navigate and search for topics. A key feature is "double-click" access to the dictionary: Double-clicking any word brings up a definition from the 250,000-word American Heritage Dictionary. The atlas contains more than 1,200 maps, with information on resources, history and weather. Another highlight is the 360-degree panorama feature. More than 100 famous locations, such as the Colosseum, Stonehenge and the Great Wall of China, are displayed in a full-circle wraparound view. Grolier is No.1 in schools, for good reason. It's perfect for junior high to high school students.
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