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Grolier 2001: The Student's Best Friend

With improved online resources and easy navigation, this package is a smart buy for parents and teachers.

By Glenn McDonald, PCWorld   

Great for Kids

My only complaints are minor and technical. The program doesn't automatically work with your default browser to access the online features; instead, you must manually go through preference menus to link your browser to the encyclopedia. It worked fine after I set it up, but it seems an unnecessary step. During installation, be sure to install the full version of the included Apple QuickTime tool (which is not the default), or the sound and video files will not play.

All in all, Grolier 2001 is a great choice for students in the later elementary grades and in middle school. The encyclopedia's simplified interface, reading level, and friendly research tools are aimed directly at those age groups. Older students and adult users will be better off with Microsoft's Encarta or with World Book. Britannica.com is another good resource for adults looking for information minus the shiny multimedia elements.

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