DK - Reference Encyclopedia

Jam packed with over 20 million words and 57,000 articles, and designed expressly to match the UK`s curriculum requirements, this encyclopedia is the perfect study aid as well as being just what you need for general reference. With links to the National Curriculum, an interactive quiz, and a clear and bright design, children will have fun learning. Features EncyclopediaSearch or browse thousands of articles by using the quick keyword search or the advanced search options. Curriculum Links Use the menu to access thousands of links specifically designed to work alongside the UK National Curriculum. Atlas Explore the world with these clear, easy-to-navigate maps with extensive links related to places shown on the maps. Chart Builder Compile Bar Charts or pie charts to compare different statistics relating to the Countries of the world. You can even export the data for use in a spreadsheet. Quiz Test your knowledge with this fun, interactive quiz - perfect for revision! Timeline Browse over 13,000 events throughout history to compare what was happening in different subject areas, at the same point in time. You can even build your own timeline for a particular period or subject, or find out what was happening on a particular day in history - from historical events to the births and Deaths of famous people. Benefits Over 20 million words Over 57,000 hyperlinked articles Diagrams and animations to help explain difficult concepts Photos, sound clips, and videos bring topics to life Full of special feature essays, quotations, and amazing facts Thousands of links to Web resources Pop-up dictionary Ideal for students 12+