Reference Software
The Big Picture

SuperKids' review teams looked at two CD dictionary-plus programs in addition to four traditional CD Encyclopedia packages.

Both Bookshelf 98 and Merriam Webster's Collegiate Dictionary were very good, and worthy of consideration for students and non-student writers.

• Microsoft Bookshelf 98 is an impressive all-purpose reference set. The dictionary, thesaurus, almanac, chronology, and computer dictionary are all excellent; the book of quotations and atlas are significantly weaker. We would recommend it for any student/writer who has the need for more than a couple of the reference books included in this title.
• Merriam Webster's Collegiate Dictionary is a simpler, more focused reference work that provides an excellent dictionary and thesaurus.

Take a look at the ratings table below, click on the titles of the software you are interested in to see a complete review, or click on "PC" or "Mac" in the Buyers Guide column to see current market prices in our Buyers Guide.

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SuperKids Ratings
Desktop Reference CDs
Title	Publisher	Content Breadth	Content Depth	Ease of Use	Buyers Guide (Price Survey)
Bookshelf 98	Microsoft	* * * * *	* * * * ½	* * * * ½	PC Mac
Merriam Webster's Collegiate Dictionary and Thesaurus	Merriam-Webster	* * * *	* * *	* * * * *	PC Mac

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