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The new book of knowledge science annual 2004 by maureen mostyn ed liebenson. The book of knowledge was an encyclopedia aimed at juveniles first published in 1912, by the grolier society. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. All keyed to the 1952 edition printing the book of.
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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. The publication of per enghags book encyclopedia of the elements is a project that the. The contents comprised vividly written and profusely illustrated articles. Other articles where the book of knowledge is discussed. Seeing an opportunity to turn his life around, simon accepted an entry level sales position with an executive recruiting firm in 1978, and within three years, was named vice president. The first edition of the guide book of united states type coins, by q. Vintage 1910 the book of knowledge childrens encyclopedia. See todays waverley book knowledge for sale, best offer and auction.
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Jun 29, 2006 the old book of knowledge presumed that children would not be institutionalized for their entire lives. Old treatise on selfknowledge leather 1840s john mason. Covers are winecolored linen with the title in gold leaf. It was published under a policy of continuous revision, meaning that there were no. A complete set of the book of knowledge from 1923 in hardcover.
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The information in the cbok set is vast, well written, and interesting to read. 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 childrens encyclopaedia with revisions related to the united states by holland thompson, over time the encyclopedia evolved into a new entity entirely. The book of knowledge encyclopedia setseries 1945 rare. Like the new book of knowledge, a very new or very old edition in good shape will be worth the most.
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