Worldcat is the worlds largest library catalog, helping you find library materials online. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set 20 vols with world maps inside. 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. The book of knowledge childrens encyclopedia vol vii antique. Buy the new book of knowledge by inc grolier online at alibris.
Empowered by the huge sales of the book of knowledge, the grolier. I am looking for a set of the book of knowledge from the period listed above 1960ish. There are four major encyclopedia publishers in the united states. Plus schoolsubject guide, graded courses of study, master keys, and character education guide. Like the new book of knowledge, a very new or very old edition in good shape will be worth the most. The encyclopedia was a successor to the book of knowledge, published from 1912 to 1965. They are cloth bound, blue in color with leather spine and corners, and gold writing on spine. Disneys wonderful world of knowledge 20 book set 1971 73. Science in the childrens encyclopedia and its appropriation in the. The new book of knowledge nbk continues to address the information needs and afterschool interests of elementary and middleschool children at their reading levels.
I have a complete set of grolier book of history from 1921. The book of knowledge was an encyclopedia aimed at juveniles first published in 1912, by the grolier society. The book of popular science full 10 volume set the grolier. The new book of knowledge nbk continues to address the. This is a guide about finding the value of old encyclopedia sets.
Illustrations are found on nearly every page, and these and the large font make this encyclopedia very child friendly. It was published under a policy of continuous revision, meaning that there were no. The sets did not sell for a lot of money but still money is money. By 1910, the childrens encyclopedia was reissued in book format in a set with eight. The books are complete with both color and greyscale illustrations. Books are in overall good condition for their age with all pages appearing to be intact. 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. This is a complete set and is in very good condition. The worlds book of knowledge and universal educator 190. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The grolier illustrated encyclopedia, set grolier illustrated encyclopedia published by grolier educational corporation isbn 10. Book of knowledge encyclopedia set, i was looking for this book set for over three years to share with my five year old son as i had the set when i was a kid.
All keyed to the 1952 edition printing the book of. Grolier also publishes the encyclopedia americana, the secondlargest encyclopedia in english. Unfollow the new book of knowledge encyclopedia set to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia 20 volumes.
Give students the reliable resources they need to discover a world of information. Finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. Amendment to online content license agreement grolier. Encyclopedia americana and the new book of knowledge, all published by grolier. What is the value of 1939 worlds fairs of 1939 groliers book of knowledge, volumes 1 and 2. Here is the link to the sets that sold so you can see if one is similar to your set. London is home to some of the most beautiful bookshops in the world.
South america 10 copies the grolier library of science biographies 10 volume set 10 copies the grolier world encyclopedia of endangered species vol. The 1958 set was not a stand out set but there have been several sets sold on ebay this year which is a little unusual. Complete set 1952 book of knowledgethe childrens encyclopedia. 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 book of knowledge 17 vol set 1918 grolier childrens encyclopedia antique. The new book of knowledge is an encyclopedia intended primarily for children from 3rd to 8th. 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. Publishing multivolume, curriculumaligned reference sets as well as general encyclopedias for students as young as third grade, groliers bestselling products include the new book of knowledge and encyclopedia americana, both of which are updated and revised annually. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set 20. Schapp, head of overal encyclopedia direction at grolier, and the specific direction of dr. Grolier books from this publisher isbns begin with 978.
South america 10 copies the new book of popular science volume 01 10 copies the book of knowledge annual. Unfollow grolier encyclopedia to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This was a topically arranged encyclopedia that was based on arthur mee s childrens encyclopaedia. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set 20 vols with world maps inside book. This encyclopedia circulated in many parts of the world and. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. 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.
Mar 16, 2017 the book of knowledge vintage set of 20 volumes 1911 complete grolier society stay safe and healthy. Over 2,000 expert contributors collaborated with the editors to create 10,500 educational pages filled with over 9,000 articles total. I was able to find a few other copies for sale currently, so there are others in market. Grolier publishing company publisher contact information. 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. Looking for books by grolier, inc see all books authored by grolier, inc. 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. Nevertheless, when the set began it was described as an entirely new work under the editorial direction of martha g. Obvious yellowing of pages consistent with age of book. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set 20 vols with world maps inside scholastic library publishing, inc. Complete set 1952 book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Set includes 20 volumes and one index, three annuals 1981,1982,1983.
The new book of knowledge is an encyclopedia intended primarily for children from 3rd to 8th grades. I have a complete set of the book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia. Volume a and also 19661996 sets grolier encyclopedia isbn10. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set. The grolier book of knowledge encyclopedia complete 20 volume set 1963 edition. 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. An illustrated encyclopedia with articles on history, literature, art and music, geography, mathematics, science, sports, and other topics. 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. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The new book of knowledge by grolier educational goodreads. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set 20 vols with world. The grolier world encyclopedia of endangered species vol.