Encyclopedia Britannica: Heroes & Villains - XS79722

Encyclopedia Britannica profiles the gangsters, humanitarians, pioneers, pirates, politicians, traitors, and other interesting figures who have left their mark on history. Who are the heroes, and who are the villains? You be the judge. Detailed and Balanced Biographies.

Product Features

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Explore the lives of Gerry Adams, Kofi Annan, Billy the Kid, Osama bin Laden, the Boston Strangler, Julius Caesar, Fidel Castro, Christopher Columbus, Saint Francis of Assisi, Benjamin Franklin, Geronimo, John Gotti, Adolf Hitler, Sherlock Holmes, Judas Iscariot, Michael Jordan, Helen Keller, Martin Luther King Jr., Florence Nightingale, Odysseus, Popeye, Eleanor Roosevelt, Harriet Tubman, Woodrow Wilson, and many others.

A Collection That Will Entertain Educate and Surprise
More than 600 articles cover Activists; Athletes; Gangsters; Humanitarians and Philanthropists; Legendary Figures; Militants and Revolutionaries; Nobel Peace Prize Winners; Pioneers and Explorers; Pirates Outlaws and Frontiersmen; Political and Military Figures; Serial Killers and Murderers; Traitors and Spies.

Fascinating Multimedia
Witness the landing of the first man on the Moon. Watch sports hero, Jackie Robinson, in action. Learn about the life and times of Winston Churchill, Marie Curie, Leif Eriksson, Alger Hiss, and many others. Engaging multimedia plus more than 480 photos, images, and maps accompany the articles.

Quick Vocabulary Help
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary and Thesaurus provide instant vocabulary help with unfamiliar terms.

Windows Requirements

• Windows XP or Vista
• Pentium III or equivalent processor
• 512 MB of RAM
• 500 MB free Hard Drive space
• CD-ROM drive
• 1024 x 768 resolution 16-bit color
• Sound Card and speakers recommended
• Printer recommended
• Internet access recommended

Macintosh Requirements

• Mac OS 10.3 10.4 or 10.5.x
• PowerPC G5 or Intel Core processor
• 512 MB of RAM
• 700 MB free Hard Drive space
• CD-ROM drive
• 1024 x 768 resolution millions of colors
• Sound Card and speakers recommended
• Printer recommended
• Internet access recommended

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publisher: Selectmedia Entertainment

UPC: 798936840349