World book encyclopedia 2014 edition, spinescape binding 22 volumes. Over 1,000 interactive maps to further support research and content area knowledge all resources are filtered by lexile level so all students have access to appropriate content find grolier online in scholastic learning zone, scholastics new webbased platform that provides educators and students with onestop access to an ever expanding. I have a ten volume set collection of grolier s the book of art 1965. New book of knowledge encyclopedia, 2008 edition 21 volumes isbn. Aug 26, 2012 24 piece books the new world book of knowledge grolier inc. The grolier world encyclopedia of endangered species 19 copies. To create a series or add a work to it, go to a work page. Lands and peoples grolier encyclopedia set of 7 vintage mcm shelf decor 1963 60s.
And school reference work books produced by propetual encyclopedia. This was a topically arranged encyclopedia that was based on arthur mees childrens encyclopaedia. The encyclopedia was a successor to the book of knowledge, published from 1912 to 1965. Finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. Publishing multivolume, curriculumaligned reference sets as well as general encyclopedias for students as young as third grade, grolier s bestselling products include the new book of knowledge and encyclopedia americana, both of which are updated and revised annually.
The set is in very good condition with the exception of volumes 5 and 6. The book of knowledge project gutenberg selfpublishing. The new grolier childrens encyclopedia and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. Grolier also publishes the encyclopedia americana, the secondlargest encyclopedia in english. 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. Vintage 1937 complete 10 volume set of worlds popular encyclopedia with. Grolier was one of the largest american publishers of general encyclopedias, including the book of knowledge 1910, the new book of knowledge 1966, the new book of popular science 1972, encyclopedia americana 1945, academic american encyclopedia 1980, and numerous incarnations of a cdrom encyclopedia 19862003. This is a page about finding the value of grolier s book of knowledge encyclopedias. Books by grolier educational author of the new book of knowledge. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set. I have a 1958 set of the world encyclopedia in good condition.
Plus schoolsubject guide, graded courses of study, master keys, and character education guide. Still, as the layout will be more inviting to less practiced readers than that of the world book encyclopedia 2007, and most of the illustrations are not available through the online version, this will be a good choice for smaller collections with an edition more than five years old, or for classrooms with limited internet access. Schapp, head of overal encyclopedia direction at grolier, and the specific direction of dr. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set 20 vols with world maps inside book. The new book of knowledge is an encyclopedia intended primarily for children from 3rd to 8th. This is a complete set and is in very good condition. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set 20 vols with world maps inside by.
The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set 20. All keyed to the 1952 edition printing the book of knowledge, complete set the grolier society, e. In 2000, scholastic corporation acquired grolier and now has full rights to the contents of the new book of knowledge. The book of knowledge was an encyclopedia aimed at juveniles first published in 1912, by the grolier society. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The world book encyclopedias 1972 edition complete full set with research. Michael tracy 2008 the world of the edwardian child, as seen in arthur mees childrens encyclop. A twentyvolume edition illustrated with maps, pictograms, and photographs in color and black and white. Grolier, author of the new book of knowledge, on librarything. Be the first to ask a question about the new book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set 20 vols with world maps inside lists with this book this book is not yet featured on listopia. Nevertheless, when the set began it was described as an entirely new work under the editorial direction of martha g.
However full sets can be very difficult to come by. The grolier book of knowledge encyclopedia complete 20 volume set 1963 edition. The tigger movie disneys wonderful world of reading 27 copies. The new book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia volume 20wxyz by editors of grolier and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. They all have the original book jackets and are in great. The new book of knowledge is an encyclopedia intended primarily for children from 3rd to 8th grades. The book of knowledge set 120 the book of knowledge set 120. The new book of knowledge nbk continues to address the. The new book of knowledge 20 volume encyclopedia set grolier inc.
Every volume is separately indexed with cross references to pertinent information found in the other volumes. Underused encyclopedias a good place to start chicago tribune. There is no place on this order to know what a customer may be getting. This is a list of notable encyclopedias sorted by branch of knowledge. With over 25,000 illustrations and 1,300 maps, the 2008 new book of knowledge encyclopedia is ripe with information that is meant for the young scholar. List of encyclopedias by branch of knowledge wikipedia. The book of knowledge edited by harold fb wheeler the book of knowledge edited by sir john hammerton. I believe this is a 1918 set due to the information located in the front pages of each edition. Encyclopedias hardcover antiquarian and collectible books for sale. Jan 09, 20 good afternoon, welcome to just answer, my name is xxxxx xxxxx i would be happy to assist you with your question. Like the new book of knowledge, a very new or very old edition in good shape will be worth the most. Based on recent market values your 1921 set of the grolier societys book of history would have a retail value between 400600 dollars in its entirety. The grolier book of knowledge encyclopedia complete 20.
A 22volume, highly illustrated, az general encyclopedia for all ages, featuring sections on how to use world book, other research aids, pronunciation key, a student guide to better writing, speaking, and research skills, and comprehensive index. Looking for books by grolier, inc see all books authored by grolier, inc. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. Complete 20 volume set grolier new book of knowledge with 3 etsy. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia 20 volumes. Entries are written on a range of reading levels and are the work of qualified specialists. Other grolier products included the 50volume set of the world s greatest classics, the 20volume encyclopedia international, the 20volume american peoples encyclopedia, the 10volume grolier universal encyclopedia, the 10volume book of art, the book of popular science, the encyclopedia canadiana, and several other encyclopedias. Mar, 2015 this is a guide about finding the value of grolier s book of knowledge encyclopedias. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. This is a page about finding the value of grolier s book of knowledge. Sets collections decorative sets page 1 thebookshop.
There are two different bindings you did not say which binding your have but it looks like both are selling. All keyed to the 1952 edition printing the book of knowledge, complete set the grolier society. I have a complete set of grolier book of history from 1921. What is the value of 1939 worlds fairs of 1939 groliers book of knowledge, volumes 1 and 2. The world book encyclopedia by world book encyclopedia alibris.
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. Find great deals on ebay for grolier encyclopedia and grolier encyclopedia of knowledge. Here is the link to the sets that sold so you can see if one is similar to your set. How in the world can a customer, order, books from az. Simple, durable and fun a childs favourite books and talking pen are very portable, providing many ongoing learning experiences for the child and friends. Get the best deals on encyclopedia sets when you shop the largest online selection at. When i was a child, my father had 2 sets of encyclopedias that he kept in the spare bedroom. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set 20 vols with world. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set 20 vols with world maps inside scholastic library publishing, inc.
In a digital world, encyclopedias strive for relevance. A child can practice independently with the talking story book program, developing reading, speaking and listening skills with confidence at their own pace. World book encyclopedia complete set hardcover red 1989 edition az 22 volumes. Book of knowledge encyclopedia 1954 complete set 10 book. As a fully featured internet service, the online encyclopedia brings the elements of the print set into the electronic environment, complete with wonder questions, facts and figures. Antique 1929 book set the world s essential knowledge set of 10 pocket library.
Grolier publishing company publisher contact information. The world book editorial staff presents information from the vast reservoir of knowledge in the most. I also read the 1997 edition new book of knowledge volume a and also 19661996 sets grolier encyclopedia isbn10. Full set of the book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia, 20 volumes, published by the grolier society. I was able to find a few other copies for sale currently, so there are others in market. Encyclopedia of women in todays world complete 4 book set. Unfollow the new book of knowledge encyclopedia set to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Jul 25, 1993 that article, and a similarly informative piece in world book, indicate that ancient civilizations, including the greeks and the chinese, attempted to compile the sum total of their knowledge into. The home and school reading and study guides, which also comes with the set, recommend nearly 6,000 fiction and nonfiction titles for children. The damage you see in the pics to the top of the binding is the worse ones. The grolier world encyclopedia of endangered species vol. This type includes, for example, the encyclopedia americana for adults and the world book encyclopedia for children and young adults.
This is a complete 20 volume set of the new book of knowledge produced by grolier 1987. I am delighted to have found a full set of this encyclopedia, from which i have earlier volumes dated 1911 and 1912. Make offer the grolier book of knowledge encyclopedia complete 20 volume set 1964 edition. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The book of knowledge lot mid century 1954 childrens encyclopedia grolier. Common knowledge series grolier encyclopedia yearbook. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Watch the book of knowledge complete set grolier 1928. Some old books may be rare and have great value, others may be more difficult to place a value on. The book of knowledge 1943 set childrens encyclopedia. This is a guide about finding the value of old encyclopedia sets.
Antique 1929 book set the worlds essential knowledge set of 10 pocket. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. There are four major encyclopedia publishers in the united states. The sets did not sell for a lot of money but still money is money. Over 2,000 expert contributors collaborated with the editors to create 10,500 educational pages filled with over 9,000 articles total.
Our new grolier amazing english and grolier amazing read more. These have been stored indoors in a living area since new, and are in very answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Complete set 1952 book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia. Find grolier encyclopedia from a vast selection of books. A disney rhyming reader grolier 30 book collection fun with words. The book of knowledge 1943 rare complete set this is the complete set of grolier s children encyclopedias. Books by grolier educational author of the new book of. The more familiar type is the general encyclopedia published for a specific age group or audience. Volume a and also 19661996 sets grolier encyclopedia isbn10. New to the world wide web in october 1998, the new book of knowledge online with nbk news takes the print version the next step in its ongoing development. Vintage grolier 1954 encyclopedia 10 volume complete set maroon ornate.
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