The childrens encyclopedia ten volume set by arthur mee. Jacksons company grolier acquired the rights to publish it in the u. The book of knowledgethe childrens encyclopedia1911 volume set 19 volumes. Book of knowledgethe childrens encyclopedia and its values. Our childrens encyclopedias combine ageappropriate language, easytounderstand diagrams, and colorful photographs to provide comprehensive and engaging research materials for young learners. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set. Childrens book of questions and answers octopus books ltd. Knowledge definition is the fact or condition of knowing something with familiarity gained through experience or association. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. Illustrated decalogue of the austrian masterpieces of fine and decorative art 1893 vienna. On the contrary, there is a great deal more rhetoric about responding to. Dr jillian mccarthy is an experienced educationalist having worked in the higher education sector for the last 18 years.
The book of knowledge project gutenberg selfpublishing. Finding the value of encyclopedia britannica encyclopedias. As one bookseller puts it, the value of a book is whatever someone will pay for it. As a member of times publishing limited, under marshall cavendish, our publishing heritage dates back to 1923. Get information and homework help with millions of articles in our free, online library. Answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Philosophy for children stanford encyclopedia of philosophy. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. The other day a kid looked up germany, and discovered there were two of them. Rare ephemera 1927 sales brochure for the book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia. The printed grolier student encyclopedia of endangered species from 1994 in good condition is typically worth about as much as a 1994 new book of knowledge in similar condition. Complete set 1952 book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia. A history 19822016, journal of philosophy in schools, 31. Shop for childrens books by age, series, author, subject and format.
Granted this one is not in excellent conditon but the asking price is a good indication of the worth of these books. Similar in style to the book of knowledge, this 10 volume encyclopedia was. She is a qualified nurse and maintains an interest in matters relating to nursing, health and wellbeing. In front of the child are two objects, a bright pinkcovered book book is a word the child already knows and a green onion, an object the child has never seen before. Burgh, gilbert and simone thornton, 2016, philosophy goes to school in australia. Encyclopaedia, also spelled encyclopedia, reference work that contains information on all branches of knowledge or that treats a particular branch of knowledge in a comprehensive manner for more than 2,000 years encyclopaedias have existed as summaries of extant scholarship in forms comprehensible to their readers. Determining the value of a set of encyclopedias or even a single volume isnt. They are cloth bound, blue in color with leather spine and corners, and gold writing on spine. The 9th and 10th editions are so numerous that they are of small value. And because i was the only one who had a computer, i also got the encyclopedia on a cdrom. Encyclopedia brown belongs to a special category of childrens books. Astington, janet wilde, 1993, the childs discovery of the mind cambridge, ma. As this article argues, its place in education was established centuries ago, but this association continues today in ways that are both similar and different from its beginnings. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun.
The golden book encyclopedia is a set of childrens encyclopedias published by western printing and lithographing company under the name golden press. Knowledge definition of knowledge by merriamwebster. This is a page about finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. Below is a list of some articles and categories to help you research different topics for school homework help, homeschooling and general education. The complexities of space, science, nature, technology, art, history, and culture are broken down into simple subjects and supported by statistics, maps, timelines, and graphics to ensure total understanding. Parenting skills encyclopedia on early childhood development. Do you have any knowledge of the book, or would you be able to guide me in regards to getting the book evaluated or even auctioning it off.
The children s encyclopedia, originally titled the children s encyclop. Find bestsellers, new releases, award winners and our recommended books for kids at. The book of knowledge the children s encyclopedia editors in chief arthur mee temple chambers london holland phd. The value of your book depends on many things, so a professional appraisal is important whether you are planning to sell the book or to continue collecting books of the same type. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia the grolier society 1911 this is an incomplete set of antique encyclopedias. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. Introduction cultural sensitivity is common advice in the field of early childhood learning and development, and few would argue with it. Youll find yourself readingenjoying right along with your kids. Imagine a young child is presented with a novel word, encyclopedia, when her grandmother says, oh, look at the encyclopedia. It was published under a policy of continuous revision, meaning that there were no. The covers were at one time 12 leather and green cloth, but are now trash.
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. I have a full set of 10 the childrens encyclopedia. My folks had an encyclopedia britannica from, oh, i cant even imagine how old it was. There is an ebay listing you can look at here in which a set is being auctioned off. Supermarket chains, such as acme markets, used these encyclopedias as a promotional hook to lure shoppers. We published our first childrens book in 1986 with a childs first library of learning. Culture encyclopedia on early childhood development. Filled with surprising facts and stunning photographs, this book explores the continents, their climates, and their people. It gives insight into the social values of the society that created it. I wasnt able to find any specifics on the values of your set of books. I am also looking for a set of the book of knowledge in about the 1940 era. Calculated by the shipping calculator, book weighs just about 18lbs with packaging and will ship via media mail to all u. Finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. If you prefer to try to price your collection on your own, a number of notable books will give you an idea about the worth or value of your book collection.
The children s book of knowledge cbok set that we got was written in the 1950s, before editorspublishers started dumbing down books. One was the bluebound 1920s edition of the childrens encyclopedia which hed bought and the other was the 1930s wonderland of knowledge that his parents subscribed to when he was young. Effects of an early family intervention on childrens memory. I am an artist and want the bok for its rendering of the childrens illustrations. Modest opening bid no reserve will be sold to highest bidder tracking information included at no additional charge shipping. Childrens planet earth encyclopedia discover our incredible world and the forces that have shaped itfrom volcanoes and earthquakes, to winds and rain, and the impact of human activity. She has a particular interest in the education of health professionals particularly in regard to learning technologies and has published and presented in this field. Paper is a heavy gloss stock, printed with black ink, and occasional color plates. The information in the cbok set is vast, well written, and interesting to read. Use the search form above to search over 700,000 articles in the kiddle encyclopedia.
In honor of international literacy day on september 8, here are 25 quirky, colorful childrens books that are ingrained with fundamental values for every child to discover and enjoy. The word encyclopaedia is derived from the greek enkyklios paideia. The genre encompasses a wide range of works, including acknowledged classics of world literature, picture books and easytoread stories written exclusively for children, and fairy tales, lullabies, fables, folk songs, and other primarily orally transmitted. With personalized story books for children that include classic well known characters as well as fun modern stories, you can give them the fun and excitement of reading a story where they star alongside the heroes as well as having their own name on the cover. Arthur mee died in 1943, but new editions of the childrens encyclopedia. Whether you want the cheapest reading copy or a specific collectible edition, with bookfinder, youll find just the right book. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. When searching on its important to find copies that match the book in your possession as accurately as possible. I am looking for a set of the book of knowledge from the period listed above 1960ish. The knowledge encyclopedia is essential reading for the whole family, covering every subject imaginable in breathtaking detail.
All content from kiddle encyclopedia articles including the article images and facts can be freely used for personal and educational purposes under attribution. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. Illustrations are found on nearly every page, and these and the large font make this encyclopedia very child friendly. Educational technologies limited etl is one of the most established publishers and marketers of childrens home education products in asia.
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. The new book of knowledge nbk continues to address the information needs and afterschool interests of elementary and middleschool children at their reading levels. Your child can read about their own adventures in a unique personalized book. Childrens literature, the body of written works and accompanying illustrations produced in order to entertain or instruct young people. Hi, for everyone asking questions as to the value of encyclopaedia britannica sets, the basic guideline is that the 1st up until the 8th editions have great collector values, defined by condition. Science in the childrens encyclopedia and its appropriation in the. I have a full set of 10 the childrens encyclopedia edited by arthur mee, circa 1930s. That desire to learn is a key to your childs success, and, of course, enjoyment is an important motivator for learning. When i was a child, my father had 2 sets of encyclopedias that he kept in the spare bedroom. Covers are winecolored linen with the title in gold leaf. Science and technology new national publishers, delhi 1996 r 001 bel24. I have a complete set of the book of knowledge the children s encyclopedia. Advertised with circulars in newspapers, the encyclopedias were sent out in weekly or biweekly installments. The author of the book is josef wlha and it was published in 1893.
Outofdate encyclopedia sets disappearing from shelves. My newest is a 1991 americana, which i snagged from a public library that was getting rid of them. The irony of childrens literature is that, while it is. They stimulate the mind, increase knowledge, expand the vocabulary and also teach important life lessons. Gave them to the custodian with instructions they were to immediately go into the dumpster. Collectors always look for books that are over 100 years old. World book is the sole publisher of print general reference encyclopedias for kids. Abebooks has been part of the rare book world since going live in 1996.
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