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The Captivating World of Dinosaurs at Your Fingertips What makes dinosaurs so interesting—their huge size, their exotic mystique? Or is it just that we're still learning about these strange, lumbering creatures as scientists make new discoveries and revise old theories? Decide for yourself, with Encyclopedia Britannica Profiles Dinosaurs. Watch a tyrannosaurus running...see how you measure up to him (would you reach his knee, his back, or his neck?)...and click your way through the evolution of dinosaurs in an interactive timeline. Comprehensive and engaging, it's the one source for all ages on this captivating subject.

Encyclopedia Britannica Profiles Dinosaurs (U.S. Version) Special Features Include:

Dinosaurs and Their World
Dinosaurs and Other Living Things takes you though the Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic periods. Geology, also broken down by historical period, explores the diverse environments in which dinosaurs lived. Notable Dinosaur Experts recounts the lives and findings of famous paleontologists and geologists.

Dinosaur Family Tree and Timeline
Explore the relationships and lineage of dinosaurs with this family tree. Click on photos and go directly to articles.

Related Web Links and Magazines Online
Related Web sites and magazine articles, selected by Britannica editors, provide a wealth of additional information.

Learning Tools
Special tools let you enter notes, bookmark articles and pictures, and format reports.

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Windows
Microsoft Windows 98 SE, 2000, Me, XP, NT® (with Service Pack 5 or higher)
Pentium266 MHz, 350 MHz recommended
128 MB RAM, 256 MB recommended
60 MB free hard-drive space
CD-ROM drive
800x600 resolution, 16-bit color
Mouse or pointing device
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Printer recommended

Macintosh
Macintosh OS 10.1 or higher
iMac or G3 350 MHz or faster processor
128 MB RAM, 256 MB recommended
60 MB free hard-drive space
CD-ROM drive
800x600 resolution, millions of colors
Mouse or pointing device
Sound Card and speakers recommended
Printer recommended