HIT: Encyclopedias on CD, part deux

[Darlene Forsythe <dforsythe@ADELPHIA.NET>]

I missed a couple of replies so I've included them here. Sorry!
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In reply to your dilemma, I am at a middle high school (6-12) in New =
Hampshire and we subscribe to Grolier's online. It is great! The best =
part about it is the site includes websites that have been editied by =
the Grolier staff and are "safe" accurate websites. This is huge with a =
middle school population. It is more costly than the CD  but can be used =
by whole classes at one time and I have done lessons with my 8th =
graders- World War II- and they are all searching the encyclopedia at =
once. It is great! I have no worries when the class is on this site and =
the web sites are excellent as well as the information in the =
encyclopedia.  There is also a feature that allows the user to get =
related periodical articles. I love it. See if you can get Grolier to =
give you a trial and cut you a deal. Good luck! Sally Sessler, Gilford =
Middle High School Gilford, New Hampshire.  ssessler@gilford.k12.nh.us
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I use the World Book Encyclopedia (network edition) and purchased an
updated copy this year.  Check with your local World Book representative
for pricing.
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You're probably already aware of this but, just in case, thought I'd =
mention that Grolier bases their online fees on a school's population in =
grades 3 and up only. Wonder if that would allow their services to fit =
within your budget? Their online package is great since it includes =
Ency. Americana, Grolier Multimedia and New Book of Knowledge. I know I =
must sound like a Grolier rep but we've had their online encyclopedias =
for three years now and the package is wonderful, especially because of =
the web links. Hope you find what you need.
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Darlene Forsythe, Galeton Area School, K-12, Galeton, PA   =
dforsythe@adelphia.net=20

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