Reference Success Deluxe 2006

Reference Success Deluxe 2006 – PC Software (Ages 6+)

Unparalleled content, from word definitions to world religions!

Grades 1-12



Reference Success Deluxe 2006 includes 11 resources on 8 CD-ROMs with an additional two bonus Topics software titles for free - giving you a total of 10 CDs in this collection!  Offering a varied, one-stop informational toolbox, the Reference Success Deluxe software suite provides detailed resources to help all ages get authoritative answers on a wide range of subjects.  From awards to astronomy; vocabulary to vice presidents, Reference Success Deluxe is a great go-to guide for every member of the household.

The new definition of achievement Introducing Reference Success Deluxe, the leading-edge suite of software tools for the personal computer. Ideal for individual students or entire families at all comprehension levels, Reference Success Deluxe is an outstanding selection of informational resources on CD-ROM. Offering award-winning, educator-endorsed content, unrivaled breadth and scope of data, and absorbing activities and presentation to captivate users, the Reference Success Deluxe system represents the very definition of authoritative achievement.


Product Title Included

• Encyclopedia Britannica-Reading Reference
• Encyclopedia Britannica-Student Library
• Encyclopedia Britannica-Profiles World Religions
• Encyclopedia Britannica-Profiles Dinosaurs
• Encyclopedia Britannica-Profiles U.S. Presidents
• Encyclopedia Britannica-Touch the sky,
• Encyclopedia Britannica-Touch the Universe
• Encyclopedia Britannica-Almanac
• Encyclopedia Britannica-My Body, Myself
• National Geographics Maps: The War Series, and
• Smithsonian Museum Collection

Subjects Covered

• Dictionaries and Thesaurus
  
  
• Encyclopedias
  
  
• Maps and Atlas
  
  
• Almanac
  
  
• United States Presidents
  
  
• World Religions
  
  
• The Universe
  
  
• Dinosaurs
  
  
• Biology

Product Features

Dictionaries and Thesaurus

• Merriam-Webster Student Dictionary and Thesaurus with 242,000 definitions, antonyms & synonyms
  
  
• Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary and Thesaurus with 550,000 entries

Encyclopedias

• Britannica Elementary Encyclopedia featuring 1,800+ entries for Grades 1 through 5
  
  
• Britannica Student Encyclopedia offering 15,000+ entries for Grades 5 through 9
  
  
• Britannica Concise Encyclopedia featuring 24,000+ articles

Maps and Atlas

• Virtual tours of 190+ world countries & all U.S. states
  
  
• 1,300 maps with links to articles detailing national statistics & cultures
  
  
• In-depth national portraits featuring flags & histories

Almanac

• Nobel Prize winners
  
  
• Oscar winners
  
  
• Pulitzer Prize winners
  
  
• World Leaders
  
  
• Inventions
  
  
• Athletes
  
  
• Writers
  
  
• Science & Technology

United States Presidents
A multimedia exploration of the U.S. presidency, offering hundreds of historical articles, photos, video and audio clips, and online links.

• Presidents, Vice Presidents & First Ladies
  
  
• Political Parties Past & Present
  
  
• The Electoral College
  
  
• The Bill of Rights

World Religions
A detailed examination of the planet’s religious movements, divinities, sacred locations, and legendary figures.

• Major Religions of the World
  
  
• Sacred Sites & Holy Places
  
  
• Costumes & Rituals
  
  
• History of World Religions
  
  
• Mythology & Faith
  
  
• Beliefs & Practices

The Universe
A wealth of images, NASA video clips, and 3D animation exploring the mysteries of our celestial surroundings. Includes a suite of productivity tools to help with school projects.

• The Solar System
  
  
• Galaxies
  
  
• Constellations
  
  
• Nebulae
  
  
• Astronomical Research Past & Present

Dinosaurs
A stunning collection of informative tools allowing users to trace the rise and fall of these prehistoric creatures, including thousands of articles and Web links.

• Animated dinosaur re-creations
  
  
• Dinosaur Family Tree
  
  
• Dinosaur lineage across the eras
  
  
• Historical findings
  
  
• Research from renowned paleontologists

Biology
A vivid exploration of the processes and inner workings of the human body, through the use of virtual reality and imaginative 3D anatomical tours.

• Circulation
  
  
• Defense from Infection
  
  
• Energy
  
  
• Movement
  
  
• Information Processing
  
  
• Growth & Development

Add Bonus

As an added bonus, included are 3 Bonus Items with the Reference Success 
Deluxe 2006 collection for FREE!

   National Geographic Maps:  The War Series
       Includes over 30 maps documenting wartime struggle, from the pages of
       National Geographic 1899-1991.

   Smithsonian Museum Collection
       Discover the Smithsonian's 16 museums from your home.  It includes virtual
       tours and exhibits from each of the Smithsonian Institution's 16 museums.

   CD-ROM Carrying Case
       Store all of your discs in the convenient carrying case.  The case holds up to
       16 CDs!  




Windows Requirements

• Windows 98SE, Me, XP
• Pentium 350MHz processor
• 175 MB FREE Hard Drive space (1072 MB free HD space to install all 10 CDs)
• 256 MB of RAM
• 8X CD-ROM drive
• 800x600 resolution, 16 bit color
• 16-bit Sound Card and Speakers
• Mouse
• Printer recommended
• Internet Access recommended
  
  
• Smithsonian Museum Collection requires Microsoft DirectShow (formerly ActiveMovie)