Notable multivolume juvenile encyclopedias are the book of knowledge 1910, world book encyclopedia 1917, britannica junior 1934, comptons pictured encyclopedia 1922, and merit students encyclopedia 1967. It remained at that length until 1997, when it was printed for the last time. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. The world book was first published in 1917 and revised annually from 1925. I have had all these books for many years, the 3 red ones are dated from the 1950s. All keyed to the 1952 edition printing the book of. The common knowledge section now includes a series field.
These sound very much like a set of books we got in the the 1950s along with the encyclopedia. The world book encyclopedia, 2017, is a general az lookup source in 22 hardcover volumes full of accurate and trustworthy facts. Nine books of disciplines by marcus terentius varro 116 bc27 bc naturalis historia by pliny the elder ad 7779. Vg 10 volume 1950 worldwide encyclopedia illustrated history cold war wwii. In 1915, they enlisted the help of michael vincent oshea, a professor of education at the university of wisconsin the first edition of the world book encyclopedia was published as simply the world book in 1917, by the hansonroachfowler. Later editions also have to tackle the world wars which were fought against evil men while. Unfollow the new book of knowledge encyclopedia to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. This is a complete set and is in very good condition. World book encyclopedia, 2008 edition, classic binding.
The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia 20 volumes. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. World book is a leading publisher of nonfiction and mixedgenre childrens book series, reference materials, and digital learning platforms. The wonderland of knowledge the pictorial encyclopedia 12. The book of knowledge 9 april 1999 4 just the facts the good, the bad and the ugly the u. I have a 1958 set of the world encyclopedia in good condition.
General encyclopedia article about general encyclopedia. Book of knowledge the children s encyclopedia and its values. Get information and homework help with millions of articles in our free, online library. The book discusses the origins of western thought, giving credit to a meeting of hebrew and greek ideas and cultures that took place around 800 b. The information in the cbok set is vast, well written, and interesting to read. This is a guide about finding the value of old encyclopedia sets. Value of the new book of knowledge encyclopedia year book. Each team member is dedicated to producing accurate and unbiased information by utilizing contemporary technological tools and following traditional practices. This was a topically arranged encyclopedia that was based on arthur mees childrens encyclopaedia.
The book of knowledge set 120 with six annuals 1950 55. Get the best deals on encyclopedia books 1950now when you shop the largest online. What is the value of 1939 worlds fairs of 1939 groliers book of knowledge. The new book of knowledge is an encyclopedia intended primarily for children from 3rd to 8th grades. The book of knowledge set 120 with six annuals 195055. Book of knowledge cbok set that we got was written in the 1950s, before. Youll find yourself readingenjoying right along with your kids. Examples and sugges examples and sugges tions made by other promoters, like teachers, libraries and other parents, might be even. Book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set 20 vols with world.
I checked, and indeed the new encyclopedias alphabetical and all were. The 1995 new book of knowledge encyclopedia grolier set of 20. Cyclopedia article about cyclopedia by the free dictionary. Colliers encyclopedia american encyclopaedia britannica. Read online or download encyclopedia ebooks for free. The childrens book of knowledge cbok set that we got was written in the 1950s, before editorspublishers started dumbing down books. A treasury of information on the sciences, the arts, literature and general knowledge. Plus schoolsubject guide, graded courses of study, master keys, and character education guide. Originally in 20 volumes, colliers was expanded to 24 volumes for a major revision in 1962. Since the advent of computer technology, encyclopedias have been made available in cdrom format see compact disc compact disc. This is a page about finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. Finding the value of world book encyclopedias thriftyfun.
New listing vintage 1929 leather our wonder world library of knowledge childrens book vol 3. Knowledge encyclopedia is a bold new approach to family reference using 3d rendered images to explore the wonders of the world in unprecedented detail. Make offer the book of knowledge set 120 with six annuals 195055. The wonderland of knowledge the pictorial encyclopedia 12 volumes complete, plus hobbies volume on.
First encyclopedia, big book knowledge, fact finder, history world, junior. Disney the wonderful world of knowledge 10 hardback educational books. Enter the name of the series to add the book to it. Selfdescribed in its preface as a scholarly, systematic, continuously revised summary of the knowledge that. I almost threw out a whole set of encyclopedias today and i decided to see how much it was worth. The grolier book of knowledge encyclopedia complete 20 volume. Burgundy tooled leather childrens storybook set sold w encyclopedia 1950s. Nevertheless, when the set began it was described as an entirely new work under the editorial direction of. The world book encyclopedia can be purchased directly form the world book website. Text in hebrew, french and english with black and white photos.
Complete set 1952 book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia. Colliers encyclopedia, general encyclopaedia first published in 195051 in the united states. The world of knowledge encyclopedia heron 1971 set of 23 books no 20 missing. Each book is about different aspects of the world with beautiful illustrations and facts where disney characters help you on your journey. All keyed to the 1952 edition printing the book of knowledge, complete set the grolier society, e. Great books of the western world encyclopedia britannica. Vintage 1954 world book encyclopedia complete set 19 volumes. Education is world books commitment and its editorial team is world books strength. Colliers encyclopedia collier s encyclopedia, general encyclopaedia first published in 1950 51 in the united states. World book learning world book is a leading educational. The wonderland of knowledge the pictorial encyclopedia 12 volumes complete, plus hobbies volume. Some old books may be rare and have great value, others may be more difficult to place a value on. The encyclopedia was a successor to the book of knowledge, published from 1912 to 1965.
Hansen and john bellow, who realized that existing encyclopedias were offputting to young readers. All keyed to the 1952 edition printing the book of knowledge, complete set the. I am looking for a set of the book of knowledge from the period listed above 1960ish. In 1950 collier books published the 20volume colliers encyclopedia full title.
Discover amazing local deals on book of knowledge for sale. Vintage the book of knowledge 8 x volumes encyclopedias very interesting. 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. Whether you are proving a point during a dinnertable discussion or making sure of a fact for a homework. I have a complete set of the world book 75 anniversary edition. I could have been world book or encyclopaedia britannica, since we acquired both around the same. I have a complete set of the 15th edition of britannica as well as a set of britannica great books of the western world. I once won a set of this encyclopedia on a childrens tv show video village with monty hall when i was a kid and foolishly gave it away. Nice encyclopedia addition to any bookcase for any young reader to look tree of knowledge booksbook packaging costs. Make offer the book of knowledge set 120 with six annuals 1950 55. Colliers encyclopedia yearbook series librarything. Book encyclopedia for sale collectibles for everything. The theaetetus most important similarity to other platonic dialogues is that it is aporeticit is a dialogue that ends in an impasse.