The Learning Company launches two reference products under Compton's brand.

From: Information Today | Date: October 1, 1997 | Copyright information

The Learning Company, Inc., a leading provider of educational software, has announced the launch of the 1998 Edition of The Complete Reference Collection under the Compton's Home Library brand. Designed for adults and families, The Complete Reference Collection is a new, fully integrated multimedia reference collection featuring 10 complete reference books. The Complete Reference Collection is available now on CD-ROM for Windows for an approximate street price of $44.95.

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