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Product Highlights
Grolier Publishing is a leading publisher of reference, educational and children's
books. They provide the tools needed to enlighten children to the pleasure of
learning and prepare them for the road ahead. Their imprints include Children's
Press, Franklin Watts and Grolier Educational.
Below are the Grolier products offered by Minitex:
Encyclopedia Americana
Vastly enhanced new edition of Encyclopedia Americana Online. Geared to the
sophisticated research needs of more advanced students. Features include:
- 40,000 in-depth encyclopedia articles
- American journal (20,000 current and historical events)
- Dictionary and thesaurus
Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia Online
A freshly developed general reference database rich in multimedia content suited
to users from the upper elementary grades through adults. Features include:
- 37,000 quick reference articles
- Interactive atlas
- 11 detailed timelines
- Dictionary and thesaurus
- Brain Jam (News background, quizzes, Today in History, etc.)
The New Book of Knowledge
Aimed at young researchers, students in grades 3 through 8. Features include:
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9,000 easy reference encyclopedia articles (Facts at a glance, photos, maps,
Projects and Experiments, etc.)
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NBK News™ with NewScoops (current events, fast facts, wild wonders,
history mystery, holiday crafts and games, etc.)
- Dictionary and thesaurus
Nueva enciclopedia Cumbre en linea
A unique database that no other encyclopedia publisher can offer, and the
only Spanish-language encyclopedia built from the ground up with a
Latin American perspective. Features include:
- 15,000 articles, all in Spanish (maps, flags, photos, facts, article links, etc.)
- Spanish/English and English/Spanish dictionary
The New Book of Popular Science
400+ articles on science, technology and medical topics are highly interactive
and continually updated. Features include:
- NewsBytes (Top News stories every week, archives, etc.)
- SciClopedia
- SciFiles (Fact Finder, scientific and mathematical conversions and formulas, etc.)
- SkyWatch
- SciZone (math brain, photo bizarre, mind benders, etc.)
- Ask Pop Sci (submit questions, explore others' Q & A, etc.)
Lands and Peoples Online
A multifaceted Internet site built around Grolier's six-volume encyclopedia of
countries, cultures and geography. Features include:
- Global News Desk
- Focus: North America (articles on every U.S. state and Canadian Province)
- Encyclopedia (articles on every continent and country worldwide)
- Interactive atlas and electronic almanac
- Passport to Fun (games, puzzles, quizzes, etc.)
Trials
For a free trial, go to the Grolier Web site and request a password.
Minitex Pricing
Contact Minitex for current pricing.
License Agreements (Terms & Conditions)
Licenses are available on the Grolier Web site. Please fill out the appropriate one
and submit it when placing an order.
How to Order or Renew
Please fill out the order/renewal form and fax it, along with the license agreement,
to Minitex.
To pay by credit card, please complete the credit card authorization form, order
form and license agreement (if required), and fax all documents to our secure fax
line at 612-626-5380.
Technical Support
For technical support, please call Grolier customer service at 888-326-6546, #2, #2.
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM
Statistics
Please call Andrea Medina at 888-326-6546, #1, #3791 and she will set up your school
to receive stats.
Minitex Contact
Cooperative Purchasing & Electronic Resources Services (CPERS)
Minitex
15 Andersen Library
222 21st Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55455-0439
Toll Free: 800-462-5348
Phone: 612-624-4002
Fax: 612-625-3569
Email: cpers@minitex.umn.edu
Vendor Contact
Andrea Medina
Toll Free: 888-326-6546, #1, #3791