Encarta 2008 as an Instructional multimedia software

The document describes Microsoft Encarta Premium 2008 instructional multimedia software. It contains over 60,000 articles, 25,000 photos and illustrations, 800 videos, and 3,000 audio clips. Key features include a search bar, editorially approved content from experts, and visual tools like 2D and 3D tours. The software can be used by students and teachers to improve searching, enhance understanding, encourage learning through multiple media, and develop critical thinking. It has accurate, age-appropriate content and is easy to navigate with professional navigation tools and multimedia presentations.