Microsoft� Encarta� Encyclopedia Deluxe 2002 is a complete multimedia research tool for school and home.

You'll find thousands of in-depth articles organized by topic, making it quick and easy to find just the information you want. Captivating sights and sounds bring learning to life as you explore a world of information.

Easy-to use, organized information - Now, get to the information you need with a simple click of the mouse. Watch how icebergs form, view historical newsreels, and have fun while you learn!

Current facts at your fingertips - Want to find out more about a subject while you're reading? Fact Finder displays relevant information as you read. Simply roll your cursor over any word, and Fact Finder quickly links you to definitions, synonyms, translations, even stock quotes, company information, MSN Yellow Pages, and Web search results where available.

Find Internet resources faster - Access accurate, information on the Internet, explore educational Web sites, contact subject experts, and more - right from the Encarta home page.

Organize your research - Rely on Research Organizer to collect data from online resources and from Encarta, organize your research, and help publish a Web page, e-mail to friends, or create multimedia presentations and reports.