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All keyed to the 1952 edition printing the book of knowledge, complete set the grolier society, e. Grolier online is not available to individual subscribers. The book of knowledge was an encyclopedia aimed at juveniles first published in 1912, by the grolier society. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia editors in chief arthur mee temple chambers london holland phd. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. This is a page about finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. An encyclopedia published by scholastic library publishing, inc. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia 20 volumes. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Packed with fascinating statistics, maps, timelines, graphics, and photorealistic crosssections, this family encyclopedia makes the most complex subjects easy to understand in seconds.

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Antique childrens encyclopedia 1912 book of knowledge volume 18 mechanical illustrations, dinosaurs, old japan, literature, etc. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia, volume i by holland thompson, ph. Vintage 1910 the book of knowledge childrens encyclopedia 20. Save the book of knowledge 1912 to get email alerts and updates on. Schapp, head of overal encyclopedia direction at grolier, and the specific direction of dr. The knowledge encyclopedia is essential reading for the whole family, covering every subject imaginable in breathtaking detail. Plus schoolsubject guide and graded courses of study books keyed to the 1952 book of knowledge, master keys to understanding the book of knowledge guide to using the index contained in last bound volume, and character education guide to the book. Nevertheless, when the set began it was described as an entirely new work under the editorial direction of martha g. A collection of all twenty editions of the book of knowledgethe childrens encyclopedia published in 1912. This book has worn covers and edges, particularly on the spine. You are bidding on a 20 volume set of antique the book of knowledge childrens encyclopedia grolier society 1912 twenty 20 books some covers have come loose from the binding.

X childrens encyclopedia 1911 edition for the collector porch pick up available. This includes all twenty volumes, featuring a teal hard cover with embossed bronze designs and gold accents on the spine. When i was a child, my father had 2 sets of encyclopedias that he kept in the spare bedroom. The binding is secure and there are no markings and odors. 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. Contributors have been chosen for their special knowledge and skill in presenting the. There are a few torn pages and some pencil writing in the books. Oct 01, 20 the perfect reference book for inquisitive minds of all ages, knowledge encyclopedia covers science, nature, technology, history, and culture. The contents comprised vividly written and profusely illustrated articles.

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