Includes all 20 books covering the entire alphabet. Knowledge encyclopedia updated and enlarged edition by. Nevertheless, when the set began it was described as an entirely new work under the editorial direction of martha g. The encyclopedia was a successor to the book of knowledge, published from 1912 to 1965. My newest is a 1991 americana, which i snagged from a public library that was getting rid of them. All keyed to the 1952 edition printing the book of. The new book of knowledge ebook download ebook pdf, epub. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set lot of 20 books grolier. It was published under a policy of continuous revision, meaning that there were no separate editions, but annual printings that were edited and updated by the publisher. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set 20 vols with world maps inside inc. 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. The childrens encyclopedia, volume 3 the book of knowledge.
Publication date 1967 topics childrens encyclopedias and dictionaries publisher new york, grolier collection. The new book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia. They are cloth bound, blue in color with leather spine and corners, and gold writing on spine. Finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia 20 volumes. Grolier publishing company, mar 1, 2003 juvenile nonfiction 10500 pages.
The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia, volume i by holland thompson, ph. An illustrated encyclopedia with articles on history, lit. Covering key curriculum topics including geography, physics, biology, chemistry, history, science, and technology, the new childrens encyclopedia is created and verified by a board of experts to ensure the utmost, objective accuracy. Books by grolier educational author of the new book of knowledge. I have a complete set of the book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia. Complete set 1952 book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia. About knowledge encyclopedia updated and enlarged edition. Like the new book of knowledge, a very new or very old edition in good shape will be worth the most. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. The new york times guide to essential knowledge provides information with matchless accuracy and exceptional clarity. Ernest a bryant, author of the natural history section of the childrens encyclopedia.
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Isbn 071720538x 10 copies separate the new book of knowledge ackland, lesley isbn 0717205355 10 copies separate the new book of knowledge 2002. The book of knowledge was an encyclopedia aimed at juveniles first published in 1912, by the grolier society. The world book was first published in 1917 and revised annually from 1925. I absolutely cant understand how a customer could get these books in proper sequence when it is a total surprise each time, as to what i receive. The new book of knowledge 1979 complete 21 book encyclopedia set. New listing the book of knowledge encyclopedia part of 8 volumes. The new book of knowledge hardcover january 1, 1994 by new book of knowledge author 5. Unfollow the new book of knowledge encyclopedia to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Meriwether lewis, thomas jefferson, and the opening of the american west lewis and clark expedition, and virginia gobeli, national 4h program leader fourh. The new book of knowledge nbk continues to address the information needs and afterschool interests of elementary and middleschool children at their reading levels. Encyclopedia of knowledge by miles kelly brand new. This brilliant childrens encyclopedia is the brainiest book around. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia complete 20 set volume a thru z 1972. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia abebooks.
The seller hasnt specified a postage method to united states. Over 2,000 expert contributors collaborated with the editors to create 10,500 educational pages filled. Groliers featured books encyclopedia of the victorian. This is not the smithsonian version, how this is the large print version. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. The book of knowledge and the new book of knowledge. Knowledge encyclopedia updated and enlarged edition. The contents comprised vividly written and profusely illustrated articles. The new book of knowledge is an encyclopedia intended primarily for children from 3rd to 8th grades. Schapp, head of overal encyclopedia direction at grolier, and the specific direction of dr.
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