From the latest developments in science and technology to topical issues including genetically modified foods, the Hutchinson Multimedia Encyclopedia is the only British originated encyclopedia on CD-ROM. Containing over 10 million words, 53,000 articles and 4,000 illustrations, this jargon free encyclopedia brings the world to life right at the end of your fingertips. Locate information from Aardvarks to the Dalai Lama with thousands of animations, pictures and diagrams for tough topics where words alone are not enough. A special section contains thousands of links to every article relevant to the National Curriculum Key Stages 2, 3 and 4 making this the first CD-ROM designed to match UK National Curriculum requirements. With special focus on UK information this CD-ROM is a valuable part of any household, school or business's software

* Seven main sections to choose from: Introduction, National Curriculum, Articles, Multimedia Bank, Atlas, Timeline and Fun File.

* New historic UK documents - including famous speeches and Acts of Parliament.

* Newly commissioned set of feature essays that assess the key events of the 20th Century.

* Thousands of animations, pictures and diagrams.

* 40,000 hyperlinks.

* Integrated atlas.

* Animations, video and soundclips.

* 5,000 links to web sites

Min. System Requirements:
Operating System Win 95, Win 98
CPU Type 486DX or higher
CD-ROM Speed 4x
Hard Drive Space 20Mb
Memory 16Mb or higher
Printer Optional
Graphics 640 x 480 x 16k colours
Audio 16Bit SoundBlaster or 100% compatible Modem Optional (for online updates)

Price: £8.50 (+VAT)
Format: PC CDROM
Product Code: ESS303

A special section contains thousands of links to every article relevant to the National Curriculum Key Stages 2, 3 and 4 making this the first CD-ROM designed to match UK National Curriculum requirements.