For the purposes of this list, an encyclopedia is defined as a compendium that contains information on either all branches of knowledge or a particular branch of knowledge. I have a complete set of grolier disney annual figurine. Includes america the beautiful, amazing animals of the world, encyclopedia americana, grolier multimedia encyclopedia, lands and peoples, new book of knowledge, new book of popular science. 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 grolier encyclopedia hardcover book set 120 az 2003. The book of knowledge was the united states edition, published by grolier, of the childrens encyclopedia, published in britain by the. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I am extremely disappointed with this type of advertising.
A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. A thorough, comprehensive index volume is also included with the set. The outstanding circumstances that governed the policy and production of encyclopaedias for the first 15 centuries were that comparatively few people were able to read. List of encyclopedias by branch of knowledge wikipedia. With such an influence on teaching children for so long, its no wonder there is an active online community looking to buy and sell these. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Following the acquisition of grolier in 2000, the encyclopedia has been produced by scholastic the encyclopedia has more than 45,000 articles, most of them more than 500 words and many running to considerable length the united states article is over 300,000 words. Mental health, depression, suicide, and other issues health matters. Gave them to the custodian with instructions they were to immediately go into the dumpster. Using grolier multimedia encyclopedia for research projects. X childrens encyclopedia 1911 edition for the collector porch pick up available. This was a topically arranged encyclopedia that was based on arthur mees childrens encyclopaedia. This is a list of notable encyclopedias sorted by branch of knowledge.
Illustrations are found on nearly every page, and these and the large font make this encyclopedia very child friendly. Peanuts charlie browns encyclopedia complete set154887480hb books reading. Aug 23, 2017 kristyo widarto rated it it was amazing. I am also looking for a set of the book of knowledge in about the 1940 era.
The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set 20 vols with world. This set of 20 volumes of the book of knowledge, published in 1930, arrived in great condition. And the fact is, most encyclopedia sets arent worth much at all. The new book of knowledge scholastic library publishing, hardcover, 2004. Encyclopedia britannica macropedia 2005 new replacement volumes choice of 1. Encyclopaedia encyclopaedia the kinds of encyclopaedias. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set 20 vols with world maps inside book. Nov 3, 2019 this is a guide about finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. Of knowledge volume a and also 19661996 sets grolier encyclopedia isbn10. Grolier encyclopedia the new book of knowledge hardcover 20 vol. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set.
Of course, the shipping will be a big consideration, as well at the price and if it is in decent shape. Encyclopedia americana is one of the largest general encyclopedias in american english language. Ship out in 2 business day, and fast shipping, free tracking number will be provided after the shipment. Compiled and edited by francis lieber, americana was first published in volumes. The new book of knowledge by grolier educational goodreads. Book of knowledge 1923 complete set of 20 the grolier society. It is now possible to see, in the past 2,000 years of encyclopaedia production, the existence of a pattern closely related to the changing social needs of each age. Subsequent editions were published in 1911 20 volumes and 191820. 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 grolier incorporated download. Encyclopedia americana, general encyclopaedia that was the first major multivolume encyclopaedia to be published in the united states 182933.
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. I live in the meadowvale mississauga area and you would be responsible for picking up your items. The growing awareness among consumers considering the drawbacks and complexity of conventional advertising like shortlived print marketing is instigating the adoption of digitized advertisement. Encyclopedia replacement volumes for sale collectibles here. It is available to libraries as one of the options in the grolier online reference service, which also includes the grolier multimedia encyclopedia, intended for middle and high school students, and the new book of knowledge, an encyclopedia for elementary and middle school students. My newest is a 1991 americana, which i snagged from a public library that was getting rid of them. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia set. Finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. Grolier encyclopedia of knowledge volumes 1 and 2 replacement. Burning the book of knowledge national center for science. Schapp, head of overal encyclopedia direction at grolier, and the specific direction of dr. The new book of knowledge nbk continues to address the information needs and afterschool interests of elementary and middleschool children at their reading levels. To ask other readers questions about the new book of knowledge, please sign up. The other day a kid looked up germany, and discovered there were two of them.
Nevertheless, when the set began it was described as an entirely new work under the editorial direction of. Gr 58one of the few multivolume frogs left in the elementary school printreference pond, this latest annual edition offers full measures of quantitymore than 9000 articles, 25,000 color illustrations, in excess of 0 maps, nearly a million index entries, a full suite of crossreferences and other access tools, plus special features such as passages from classic books. Author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Volume a and also 19661996 sets grolier encyclopedia isbn10. The new book of knowledge is an encyclopedia intended primarily for children from 3rd to 8th. Complete set 1952 book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia. Get the best deals on encyclopedia sets when you shop the largest online selection at. For other sorting standards, see list of encyclopedias. M s editor grolier get textbooks new textbooks used. Searchable content on almost every core curricula subject through nonfiction texts, world newspapers, videos, maps, dictionaries and thesauruses.
Encyclopaedia the kinds of encyclopaedias britannica. Grolier online is not available to individual subscribers. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. Encyclopedia americana is one of the largest general encyclopedias in the english language. Like the new book of knowledge, a very new or very old edition in good. Some old books may be rare and have great value, others may be more difficult to place a value on. Grolier book the fast free shipping at the best online prices at ebay. Nevertheless, when the set began it was described as an entirely new work under the editorial direction of martha g. Kane hardcover, 1 pages, published 2002 by grolier academic reference isbn. Encyclopedia americana american reference work britannica. I find myself picking one up and perusing it often.
The new book of knowledge has 50 pages of articles on birds, their anatomy, their habits, and so forth, rather in the fashion of a school textbook, but the old book of knowledge has 9 pages on storks, herons, and plovers alone, with information straight from the memory of an old bird watcher and afficionado including a flashy account of a. The new book of knowledge by scholastic library publishing. The new book of knowledge complete set 1 8 alphabetically arranged. The new book of knowledge 2003, hardcover for sale. Following the acquisition of grolier in 2000, the encyclopedia has been produced by scholastic.
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