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Britannica Online School Edition gives teachers and students instant access to four complete encyclopedias that ensure consistency with classroom topics and age-appropriate language. This unique database also offers high-quality online learning materials that are developed by teachers and curriculum experts. Designed for all levels of learning, Britannica Online School Edition offers students a gateway to the vast resources of Encyclopædia Britannica.

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  • Four encyclopedias for all levels of reading:

    • Encyclopædia Britannica
    • Britannica Student Encyclopedia
    • Primary Britannica Encyclopedia
    • Britannica Concise Encyclopedia
  • Integrated searching of 151,800 articles and multimedia.
  • View over 39,400 graphics plus 2,100 animations, audio clips, and videos with new videos covering topics such as: Civil War, Dolphins, World War II, and more.
  • Detailed maps of more than 200 countries, including all Australian States and Territories.
  • Spotlight features with study guides on topics such as The Titanic, Great Barrier Reef, Women's History, Normandy, and Shakespeare.
  • Internet Guide that offers teachers and students easy access to the best sites available on the Web. Created by Britannica editors, it includes sites chosen based on their educational value and includes an emphasis on curriculum-based content.
  • Journals and Magazines that locate the up-to-date information about classroom concepts and current events topics.
  • Learning Materials that incorporate more than 65 interactive guides to language arts, mathematics, and science into the classroom. Core concept reviews, activities, images, and Web links are included.
  • Resources for Teachers that help incorporate the encyclopedia and the Internet into the curriculum.
  • Australia in Focus & Discover Australia allows students & teachers to read about the many faces and places of Australia or get instant access to profile and summary information for every state and territory.

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