Can you still use Encarta?

Microsoft Encarta was an excellent learning tool for all of us, especially Encarta Kids. Encarta encyclopedia was first released in 1993 and brought a world of interesting information on a myriad of topics. Unfortunately, Encarta was discontinued, and you can’t download Encarta Kids anymore.

Is Encarta free?

Microsoft Launches Free Online Version of Encarta. Microsoft Corp. has announced the launch of a free online version of Encarta World English Dictionary at http://www.encarta.com. According to the release, the online dictionary offers quick, easy-to-understand audio definitions that are spoken in a human voice.

Are encyclopedias still printed?

The World Book Encyclopedia is the only general A-Z print research source that is still published today. The 2020 World Book Encyclopedia Set includes over 1,500 new and revised articles that reflect new advancements and research, and recent results of national elections.

How important is the Microsoft Encarta in teaching and learning?

It allows teachers to spend more time developing rich learning experiences for their students, gives students greater opportunities to access learning materials over the Internet – even “lurking” in class when they are ill — and allows parents to participate in their children’s education by keeping track of their …

How much did an encyclopedia set cost?

How prized? According to Beattie, 9th and 11th Britannica Editions can sell for as much as $300 to $400 per set, if in good, clean condition. And Roundtree says a fine set of 11th Edition Britannicas can command as much as $3,000.

What is the Encarta Reference Library 2004?

It’s an essential and very usable tool for the whole family. Microsoft offers the Encarta Reference Library 2004 in two formats: a single DVD-ROM, or a five-disc CD-ROM set. Each requires 300MB of disk space for a disc-based installation that installs everything except the multimedia files.

How much does Encarta 2005 cost?

At $70, Encarta 2005 is a valuable addition to a family’s reference library. The single DVD (a CD version is also available at the same price for those who don’t have PCs with DVD drives) contains the encyclopedia, atlas, dictionary, thesaurus, chart maker, searchable index of quotations, and the new Encarta Kids.

What’s new in Encarta?

The product’s audio and visual library now features several hundred videos, including 32 from the Discovery Channel. Best of all, Encarta’s weekly online updates help students and lifetime learners stay current–no moldering on a shelf like its printed predecessors for Encarta. It’s an essential and very usable tool for the whole family.

How much does MSN Encarta cost?

Just beware, the company includes a free subscription to MSN Encarta Premium only till October 31, 2005; afterwards, you’ll have to pay $5 per month or $30 per year. In this release, the software can also put an Encarta Search bar in your Windows Taskbar.