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Microsoft is often called as the best-selling encyclopedia brand, thanks to its innovative and user friendly products. Encarta Reference Library 2003 or popularly known as Encarta 2003 is such a product that offers innovative homework tools for students. It contains many new features such as Homework Center, Book of Quotes, Project Starters, Chart Maker and Literature Guides which can help students to carry out research for their assignments, and get an easy insight regarding some of the most commonly read work of literature.
Encarta Reference Library 2003 also contains a complete suite of current information by including the following:
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Encarta Encyclopedia Deluxe 2003 - It is a comprehensive multimedia that beautifully integrate technology, Internet, content and educational tool to make gathering information hassle-free.

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Encarta Interactive World Atlas- It is an interactive globe that will help you know the world you are living in a better way. With a variety of map styles and approximately 1.8 million places listing with compelling multimedia content the Encarta atlas will help you overcome the geographical boundaries.

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Encarta Dictionary and Thesaurus - A very comprehensive dictionary and thesaurus that can be the best writing companion in the present age of global communication.

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Encarta Africana - It is an amazing resource that list out the history and achievements of African people. It also describes the complete details about the descendants of African people to their present generation. It is an award-winning resource that also features the Library of Black America and a Music Timeline.
You can regularly update the Encarta content on a weekly basis, keeping the content resource fresh. It also regularly incorporates historical as well as futuristic content that can have an impact over our lives.
Microsoft has started the production of Encarta Library in 1993. In March 2009 Microsoft has announced the discontinuation of Encarta CDs and online downloads. The Encarta download in all the countries except Japan was closed on October 30, 2009. The production in Japan will be closed on 31st December 2009. However, Microsoft will continue the operation of Encarta online dictionary at www.dictionary.msn.com
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