description Grolier Online Overview
Grolier Online was a comprehensive, subscription-based digital reference platform designed for schools and libraries. Originally developed by the publishing house Grolier, the service became a property of Scholastic Corporation following its acquisition in 2000. The portal provided users with access to several major encyclopedias, including the Encyclopedia Americana and the Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia, facilitating student research before its eventual discontinuation.
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Who owns Grolier Online?
Grolier Online is currently owned by Scholastic, which acquired the Grolier publishing company in 2000. It served as Scholastic's primary subscription-based digital reference resource for schools and libraries.
What reference encyclopedias were included in Grolier Online?
The subscription service provided access to several major reference works, most notably the Encyclopedia Americana and the Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia. It also featured the New Book of Knowledge aimed at younger students.
Who was the target audience for Grolier Online?
Grolier Online was primarily designed for students, educators, and librarians seeking age-appropriate digital reference materials. It offered different reading levels to serve everyone from elementary school students to high school researchers.
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