The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia, volume. The outstanding circumstances that governed the policy and production of encyclopaedias for the first 15 centuries were that comparatively few people were able. Youll find yourself readingenjoying right along with your kids. Comptons encyclopedia 1922 book of knowledge 1922 british ed. Arranged thematically and illustrated with over 1500 colourful photos, illustrations and diagrams. List of englishlanguage 20thcentury general encyclopedias.
They are cloth bound, blue in color with leather spine and corners. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia 20. It was written by about 100 fulltime editors and more than 4,000 contributors. Returned to this title in 1959 cassells book of knowledge. An encyclopedia published by scholastic library publishing, inc. The book of knowledge is an enchantedtier item released in the knowledge update on june 30 th, 2018. The children s encyclopedia, volume 3 the book of knowledge. Complete set 1952 book of knowledge the children s encyclopedia.
Vroom geboren in haarlem, in 1566 en stierf op 4 februari 1640 was een nederlands ontwerper van wandtapijten, graveur, tekenaar en schilder. It is now possible to see, in the past 2,000 years of encyclopaedia production, the existence of a pattern closely related to the changing social needs of each age. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Qr codes provide instant access via a mobile phone or tablet to 150 video clips of animals, space, places round the world and more, which enhance the information in the book. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia volume 7. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book.
This is a page about finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. The new book of knowledge children s encyclopedia hardcover 1991 index vol 21. Childrens encyclopedia with qr links in usborne quicklinks. Children s encyclopedia with qr links an inspiring reference book for young readers to pore over, covering a wide range of topics from art and animals to new technology. Jacksons company grolier acquired the rights to publish it in the u. The children s encyclopedia, volume 17 margic carpet edition by seller better world books condition used. All keyed to the 1952 edition printing the book of knowledge. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias.
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. Other articles where the book of knowledge is discussed. The 2010 version of the 15th edition, which spans 32 volumes and 32,640 pages, was. I have a complete set of the book of knowledge the children s encyclopedia. This includes all twenty volumes, featuring a teal hard cover with embossed bronze designs and gold accents on the spine. It was published under a policy of continuous revision, meaning that there were no. The children s encyclopedia, ellen veronica mcloughlin. This was a topically arranged encyclopedia that was based on arthur mees childrens encyclopaedia.
This is a great set for a collector or a restoration. Make offer 1928 the book of knowledge 20 volume set children s encyclopedia complete encyclopedia britannica 11th edition 19101911 complete set 29 vol. An additional 650 internet links via the usborne quicklinks website take children to websites with. Wonderland of knowledge 1933 new book of knowledge 19381953 1924. Lincoln library of essential information 1924 encyclopedia of world knowledge 1969. They are cloth bound, blue in color with leather spine and. Text and images edited and reformatted fit 8 12 by 11. 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 children s encyclopaedia with revisions related to the united states by holland thompson, over time the encyclopedia evolved into a new entity entirely. Any type of books like this are considered outdated and not worth much at all. They buy books but said all they could do for me was to recycle them. Paper is a heavy gloss stock, printed with black ink, and occasional color plates. A complete set of the book of knowledge from 1923 in hardcover. The children s encyclopaedia 20 volume set arthur mee, holland thompson, et al on. When i was a child, my father had 2 sets of encyclopedias that he kept in the spare bedroom.
The new book of knowledge is an encyclopedia intended primarily for children from 3rd to 8th grades. This engaging, traditionalstyle general reference book for kids ages 79 encompasses all that dk is about. The contents comprised vividly written and profusely illustrated articles. These are childrens encyclopedias by the grollier society, dated 1923. One was the bluebound 1920s edition of the children s encyclopedia which hed bought and the other was the 1930s wonderland of knowledge that his parents subscribed to when he was young.
This set was exhumed from an attic and shows wear, age, and dust. It is the 1910 edition of the book of knowledge, a children s encyclopedia. This was a topically arranged encyclopedia that was based on arthur mees children s encyclopaedia. The book of knowledge 1927 childrens encyclopedia set. The spread of science depends not only on good ideas, but also on being convincing. Embroidery and lace activities from the earliest editions of the book of knowledge and the children s encyclopedia. The information in the cbok set is vast, well written, and interesting to read. Plus schoolsubject guide, graded courses of study, master keys, and character education guide. The pages do have some spotting yet are in good shape see pics vol 1 has a torn front page see pics.
It is the third enchantedtier item added to miners haven. Published by the grolier society and the amalgamated press limited, 1922. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Created in collaboration with the smithsonian institution, the children s. It faetures 20 volumes that span a wide array of topics from poetry to nature to religion. A set of volumes 120 of the book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia by the grolier society, this edition printed in 1927. I took my 1955 world book encyclopedia set to half price books in the dallas area. An additional 650 internet links via the usborne quicklinks website take children to websites with online activities, games and further information. Finley, in the introduction to the book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia. The childrens encyclopedia ten volume set by arthur mee. Science in the children s encyclopedia and its america. You are covered by the ebay money back guarantee if you receive an item that is not as described in the listing. All keyed to the 1952 edition printing the book of knowledge, complete set the grolier society, e. I have a set of the 1935 edition of the book of knowledge children s encyclopedias.
Join the ourhouse community of over 2,000 fellow homeschooling members. The children s book of knowledge cbok set that we got was written in the 1950s, before editorspublishers started dumbing down books. The encyclopedia was a successor to the book of knowledge, published from 1912 to 1965. The book of knowledge the children s encyclopedia volume 7 and 8 in single volume by mcloughlin, e. The shipping price is for the lower 48 states only. The book of knowledge the children s encyclopedia, volume i unknown binding january 1, 1927 1. This furnace initially has an x1 multiplier, but it can be increased when the items listed below are placed on the base to increase the multiplier to a maximum of x50,000 x50k. Editorinchief and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Vintage 1910 the book of knowledge childrens encyclopedia. Covers are winecolored linen with the title in gold leaf.
Prepare your child to understand american history, write great history reports, and have an easy, clear way to learn more about u. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Nevertheless, when the set began it was described as an entirely new work under the editorial direction of. Encyclopaedia encyclopaedia the kinds of encyclopaedias. The book of knowledge the children s encyclopedia hardcover january 1, 1928 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions price.
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