The book of knowledge childrens encyclopedia 1941 20 vol. All keyed to the 1952 edition printing the book of knowledge, complete set the grolier society. Grolier also publishes the encyclopedia americana, the secondlargest encyclopedia in english. World book is a leading publisher of nonfiction and mixedgenre childrens book series, reference materials, and digital learning platforms. Complete set 1952 book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia. Knowledge encyclopedia updated and enlarged edition. The bindings are completely intact and they are still quite usable. Finding the value of a waverley encyclopedia set thriftyfun. A complete set of the book of knowledge from 1923 in hardcover. This is a complete set and is in very good condition. Each team member is dedicated to producing accurate and unbiased information by utilizing contemporary technological tools and following traditional practices of. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set 20 vols with world maps inside publishing, inc. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia vintage lot plus two yearbooks. These turn up fairly often in charity shops for about.
New listing the book of knowledge encyclopedia part of 8 volumes circa 1950s vol. The home and school reading and study guides, which also comes with the set, recommend nearly 6,000 fiction and nonfiction titles for children and young. Scholastic library isbn 071720538x 1 copy separate the new book of knowledge mccarthy, virginia quinn isbn 0545114896 1 copy separate the new book of knowledge. What is the best encyclopedia book for general knowledge. Books are in good vintage condition with some edge wear. Complete set of 20 1973 disneys wonderful world of knowledge encyclopedia set. The complexities of space, science, nature, technology, art, history, and culture are broken down into simple subjects and supported by statistics, maps, timelines, and graphics to ensure total understanding. The knowledge encyclopedia is essential reading for the whole family, covering every subject imaginable in breathtaking detail.
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Its interesting that compton published a sort of competitor encyclopedia within the same time period. This was a topically arranged encyclopedia that was based on arthur mees childrens encyclopaedia. Over 2,000 expert contributors collaborated with the editors to create 10,500 educational pages filled with over 9,000 articles total. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia, full 20 volume set, magic ca.
Find the new book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set 20 vols with wor by scholastic library publishing, inc 20050101 covid19 update may 15, 2020. Nevertheless, when the set began it was described as an entirely new work under the editorial direction of. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. I have a full set of waverley encyclopedias, the book of knowledge 1961 volumes 17, fact index volume 8, and book of words dictionary, volumes. I have a full 20 book set of the book of knowledge childrens encyclopedia.
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An encyclopedia like no other, the dk knowledge encyclopedia uses the latest cgi technology to help you explore everything youve ever wanted to know more about, covering space, earth, nature, the human body, history and culture, and science and technology in incredible detail. Paper is a heavy gloss stock, printed with black ink, and occasional color plates. The new book of knowledge by grolier educational goodreads. Inside it states copyright, 1926,1927, the grolier society, copyright 1923,1924. I have a complete set of the new book of knowledge encyclopedias including. It was published under a policy of continuous revision, meaning that there were no. Set is in good vintage condition books measures about 6 34 inches by 9 34 inches tall. Like the new book of knowledge, a very new or very old edition in good shape will be worth the most. They are leather bound cream colored with s shield on the cover. I would like to sell them, but i have no idea of their value since i cannot find this set. The books are in decent condition, especially considering how old they are. Animals owner name written inside front and rear cover. An encyclopedia like no other, knowledge encyclopedia uses the latest cgi technology to help you explore, covering space, earth, nature, the human body, history and culture, and science and technology in incredible detail. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set lot of 20 books grolier.
The other day at a flea market i noticed a box of old books a set of what looked like encyclopedias. I have a 25 plus set of the fine arts edition of the universal standard encyclopedia by wilford funk. I show you how the format is very different and ideas how. The old book of knowledge presumed that children would not be institutionalized for their entire lives. They were bought for me in 1962 and are in brilliant condition. The book of knowledge was an encyclopedia aimed at juveniles first published in 1912, by the grolier society originally largely a reprint of the british childrens encyclopaedia with revisions related to the united states by holland thompson, over time the encyclopedia evolved into a new entity entirely. Plus schoolsubject guide, graded courses of study, master keys, and character education guide. Complete this collection of books for kids to keep your little ones entertained while learning more about the world around them. I have a complete set of 1969 world book encyclopedia in good condition. An encyclopedia published by scholastic library publishing, inc. As a child, my household had a complete set of brittanica it worked for me. The perfect reference book for inquisitive minds of all ages, knowledge encyclopedia covers science, nature, technology, history, and culture. The new book of knowledge complete 20 volume set 1967 encyclopedia. By 1993 the entire index was available on the grolier master encyclopedia index cd.
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This was a topically arranged encyclopedia that was based on arthur mee s childrens encyclopaedia. A success from the start, it issued enlarged editions in quick succession. Nevertheless, when the set began it was described as an. The new book of knowledge grolier encyclopedia set 121 aindx 2003 exlibhcgc. The contents comprised vividly written and profusely illustrated articles. Includes all 20 books covering the entire alphabet. Encyclopaedia the kinds of encyclopaedias britannica. With over 25,000 illustrations and 1,300 maps, the 2008 new book of knowledge encyclopedia is ripe with information that is meant for the young scholar. They are cloth bound, blue in color with leather spine and corners, and gold writing on spine. I am delighted to have found a full set of this encyclopedia, from which i have earlier volumes dated 1911 and 1912.
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The new book of knowledge is an encyclopedia intended primarily for children from 3rd to 8th grades. Pictured knowledge the fullcolor illustrated encyclopedia for the family vol 2 franklin dunham, editorinchief published by j. Education is world books commitment and its editorial team is world books strength. Everychilds picture encyclopedia complete set 16 vol. In 191718 a completely new childrens encyclopaedia was published, the world book encyclopedia, which the title page described as organized knowledge in story and picture. Covers are winecolored linen with the title in gold leaf. The book of knowledge encyclopedia setseries 1945 rare. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set 20 vols with world maps inside book. You can see by the photos the wear on the edging and book corners. Brad carty i want to have this book of knowledge, how. These are childrens encyclopedias by the grollier society, dated 1923.
Volume a and also 19661996 sets grolier encyclopedia isbn10. I have a complete set of the book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia. Ran across what i believe is a full set of 1927 the book of knowledge books. The new book of knowledge is an encyclopedia intended primarily for children from 3rd to 8th grades the encyclopedia was a successor to the book of knowledge, published from 1912 to 1965. Vintage 1934 10 volume encyclopedia set the book of knowledge grolier childrens. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia complete 20 set volume a thru z 1972. You are bidding on the complete series of the book of knowledge set of childrens encyclopedias from the year 1945 by the company the grolier society.
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