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Description:
Contains the complete encyclopedia, Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary & the Britannica Book of the Year. Includes articles, illustrations, definitions, and links to Web sites selected, rated, and reviewed by Britannica editors.
Date Range:
Current
Updated:
Daily
Includes:
encyclopedia articles; links to web sites
Subject Coverage:
All Subjects; Biography; Country Information; Encyclopedias; General Indexes (All Subjects); Multidisciplinary Databases (All Subjects)
Types of Materials Covered:
Encyclopedia articles; pre-evaluated web sites
Content Provider:
Encyclopedia Britannica
Alternate Methods of Access:
Print Equivalent:
Software Requirements:
Web browser
Tips:
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