Find all the books, read about the author, and more. A very basic guide to valuing a book using the resources available on. The new book of knowledge is an encyclopedia intended primarily for children from 3rd to 8th grades. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia, volume i. No general knowledge is expressible except in abstract terms. The book of knowledge was an encyclopedia aimed at juveniles first published in 1912, by the grolier society. Brightly raise kids who love to read taste an online magazine for todays home cook. Encyclopaedia britannica, the oldest englishlanguage general encyclopedia. We use them every day of our lives and in every sort of conversation.
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Additionally, some books by famous authors are better than others. Britannica issues 1964 edition in many words, none for critic the. You probably dont need to include every word of the title and authors name. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia abebooks. The book of knowledge annual 1964 hardcover january 1, 1964 by lowell a.
There is nothing particularly difficult about abstractions. The book of knowledge was an encyclopedia aimed at juveniles first published in 1912, by the. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia, volume. Finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set 20. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia volume 7 and 8 in single volume by mcloughlin, e. The world book encyclopedia is an encyclopedia published in the united states. Ernest a bryant, author of the natural history section of the childrens encyclopedia. Similar in style to the book of knowledge, this 10 volume encyclopedia was published 194950. Some old books may be rare and have great value, others may be more difficult to place a value on. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia, volume i on. A book is more likely to appeal to collectors, and therefore be worth. The editors said that they would have nothing to say about a critical book. Jacksons company grolier acquired the rights to publish it in the u.
Inside it states copyright, 1926,1927, the grolier society, copyright 1923,1924. 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. It noted that president kennedy is a contributor author of the biography of oliver. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia, volume i by holland thompson, ph. This is a page about finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. The world as youve never seen it before knowledge encyclopedias hardcover september 16, 20. Editorinchief and a great selection of related books, art. Visit other sites in the penguin random house network. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia complete 20 book set. I have a copy of the bible as history in pictures dated 1964 and would like to know what it is worth. The encyclopedia was a successor to the book of knowledge, published from 1912 to 1965. According to the company, its mission is to enhance learning and reading for children around the world by developing trustworthy, engaging content to create products that will engage children of all ages at home, on the go, in the classroom or in libraries worldwide. Some might argue that the explanations dont go very deep, but that is to be expected from a general knowledge encyclopedia that covers a truly wide range of topics.
The 2010 version of the 15th edition, which spans 32 volumes and 32,640 pages, was. Its easy to read, informative, and the illustrations are absolutely amazing. This was a topically arranged encyclopedia that was based on arthur mees childrens encyclopaedia. Ruby, this encyclopedia is not of high value and is not something we would offer at auction. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia volume 7. The book of knowledge annual 1964 highlighting events of 1963.