With Encyclopędia Britannica: Women Who Changed the World, learn about 300 history-changing women from all walks of life--queens, activists, scientists, writers, and more--including Joan of Arc, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Mother Teresa, and Princess Diana.
Review their accomplishments and their impact on the world, and also explore the fascinating eras in which they lived. Use the timeline to trace history, or browse through biographies, places, topics, and events. The multimedia gallery provides video clips that give additional insight into the people, issues, and events that shaped history.
Features
Pivotal Women's Topics
From suffrage to feminism to the women's movement, learn how these issues have evolved over time and what their impact has been on politics, the economy, and society.
In Their Own Words
Read essays, speeches, and other works by these accomplished women, including poems by Emily Dickinson, Maria Montessori's theory on education, former president of Ireland Mary Robinson's comments on children and human rights, and Florence Nightingale's Notes on Nursing.
Multimedia and Learning Activities
View video clips that capture key moments in women's history, take quizzes that test your knowledge, and use learning activities that bring women's contributions to life.
System Requirements
Windows Requirements
Windows 98SE Me 2000 XP or Vista
Pentium 350 MHz or faster processor
128 MB RAM minimum
Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher (or compatible browser)
CD-ROM drive
800x600 resolution 16-bit color
Sound card and speakers recommended
Printer recommended
Macintosh Requirements
Mac OS 10.2 or higher
iMac or G3 350 MHz or faster processor
128 MB RAM minimum
Safari 1.0 or higher (or compatible browser. Note: this application does not work with Internet Explorer on the Mac)
CD-ROM drive
800x600 resolution millions of colors
Sound card and speakers recommended
Printer recommended
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