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Created in conjunction with the smithsonian institution and with the latest cgi technology, the knowledge encyclopedia is a bold new approach to family reference using 3d rendered images to explore the wonders of the world in unprecedented detail. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set. This set of 20 volumes of the book of knowledge, published in 1930, arrived in great condition. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set 20. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set vintage. The new book of knowledge by grolier encyclopedia 1987. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia 20 volumes. The book, developed with the smithsonian institution, provides detailed information for each of its many illustrations.
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Grolier publishes encyclopedias, childrens books, reference sets. Book of knowledge definition of book of knowledge by the. Inside it states copyright, 1926,1927, the grolier society, copyright 1923,1924. Arthur mee died in 1943, but new editions of the childrens encyclopedia continued to be produced. The knowledge encyclopedia is essential reading for the whole family, covering every subject imaginable in breathtaking detail.
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The new book of knowledge scholastic atlas of the world by scholastic. 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. 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. Jacksons company grolier acquired the rights to publish it in the u. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set 20 vols with world maps inside inc. The new book of knowledge 2003, hardcover for sale online. Some old books may be rare and have great value, others may be more difficult to place a value on. Swanson president of the company from 1967 to 1985, a vast editorial effort was assembled, resulting in the first publication of britannica 3, or the 15th edition, in 1974. The new book of knowledge by scholastic library publishing. 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. The new book of knowledge by grolier encyclopedia 1987 set. Knowledge encyclopedia updated and expanded edition by dk. Grolier incorporated company profile, information, business. 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.
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