2013 World Book Encyclopedia DVD

The World's Favorite Encyclopedia—on DVD-ROM!

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New articles, images, video and more!

Included in Core and History Packages for Level F.

One DVD-ROM disc holds the entire contents of the 22-volume print edition plus: text search capability, time lines, hyper-linked dictionary (double-click on any word and see its definition instantly), video and sound clips, and more. We love it.

This deluxe DVD edition also includes homework (i.e., research) wizards, full-length video set, simulations, animations and more.

System Requirements

Windows

  • Windows XP SP2 or later (including Windows 7)
  • 800 MHz (or faster) processor
  • 256MB RAM
  • 1.6GB free Hard Drive space
  • DVD-ROM Drive
  • 32-bit Color Display
  • 1024 x 768 display resolution

Macintosh

  • Mac OS X 10.5 or later (including 10.7 Lion)
  • G4 867 MHz or faster (includes all Intel Macs)
  • 512MB RAM
  • 1.6GB free Hard Drive space
  • DVD-ROM Drive
  • Millions of Colors Display
  • 1024 x 768 display resolution

Please Note: This software will only work on a computer drive that is capable of playing DVDs.

Software cannot be returned for a refund once package is opened. Once the package is opened, it may ONLY be returned if it is faulty, and then for purposes of EXCHANGE only.

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One homeschool mom asked if it was necessary to purchase the World Book software for her Core F student. The reason she asked: her current computer was not capable of running DVDs and she wasn't sure if they'd be able to replace it. Furthermore, she already had two sets of encyclopedias at home.

Here's how John Holzmann responded:

1) We chose World Book because it is, BY FAR, the best encyclopedia for elementary and middle school students . . . not to mention most high schoolers.

UNLIKE other encyclopedias I've looked at (OTHER THAN Britannica!), World Book has a very consistent, high-quality editorial voice. Also ...

  • Article authors use a consistent, highly readable style. (Other encyclopedias, except Britannica, in my experience, are "all over the board." Some articles are easy to read, some extremely difficult. Some are written clearly, some quite poorly.)

  • All articles of more than a few paragraphs in length begin with simple(r) OVERVIEWS (useful for younger children), then work their way deeper into the kinds of issues that older children (i.e., high school students) and adults may want to know.

  • Long articles (which include all the articles we reference in the Core F program) include thorough and consistent structural OUTLINES ... which make the articles relatively easy to navigate.

2) All of our assignments in the Core F program are tied to specific subsections and, sometimes, even paragraphs within the referenced articles in World Book. If you try to use a different encyclopedia, you will likely have a difficult time keeping your reading to a reasonable length.

3) World Book is usually available for reading (most often the print edition, but sometimes the computer version, too) at virtually every public library, primarily because it is the premier encyclopedia for young people.

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by Sarah P on 2011-08-22
We just got this and the kids have been having fun with it. Just wanted to note that it does not run on Mac OS X 10.7.1 Fortunately, we had another computer we could install it on (also Mac OS X but an earlier version), but that was a disappointment to discover.

by TONYA G on 2010-10-19
I just wanted to share my 12-year-old's response to this software after he installed it and started using it for research. He said, "This is awesome, Mom! It has so many cool things, it is really awesome!" He is even telling his older brother about it right now. This proves to be an excellent purchase in our household if it inspires learning like this. A giant step over Wikipedia, which you can't necessarily count on.

by MARYANN P on 2010-09-07
My children ages 4, 5, 9, and 13 LOVE this! It has taken the place of tv and surfing the web. We switched to the Mac and the older version did not work with Mac. I am buying it again. How could I keep my kids from having such fun learning.

by TABITHA S on 2010-02-24
Write your reviewI got the 2008 version last year which is supposedly compatible with Windows Vista. It worked fine with original Windows Vista and Windows Vista Service Pack 1 but when I upgraded my operating system to Windows Vista Service Pack 2 it refused to install at all. Vista couldn't read the installation file format AND the one time I did manage to get it installed I kept getting a runtime error and it wouldn't load. I guess I will be upgrading to the 2010 version or later with my heirloom discount when the new catalog comes out. here.

by ANNEMARIE W on 2010-02-15
This is a very helpful resource. My son has learned the art of research through the use of this valuable tool! The features take some practice to be able to use it well. Once we got to know the program, we loved it!