Childcraft was created as a sort of encyclopedia for young children. See more ideas about world book encyclopedia, books and childhood memories. Since then it has undergone substantial revision several times. Sep 02, 2012 childcraft is an anthology that was originally created in the 1930s by the publishers of the world book encyclopedia. Some of the other volumes of childcraft include stories and fables, children everywhere, world and space, about animals, how things work, what people do, holidays and customs, make and do, etc. Buy brand new childcraft set now to get free shipping. See more ideas about world book encyclopedia, world and books. In 1964, childcraft was completely reinvented, again. Find great deals on ebay for childcraft books and childcraft books 1970. Aug 10, 2019 world book encyclopedias and childcraft. Quarrie and company who also published world book encyclopedia. The iconic childcraft brand remains in the public domain as an annual update to owners of an original childcraft set and is displayed each year at the berkshire hathaway annual shareholders meeting. Hardcover childcraft, book of verse childs treasury volume 1.
This was an encyclopedia for children to use as resource material for learning. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Morris jones, editor in chief, was not willing to stop there. Childcraft the how and why library, 1995 world book inc on. Childcraft, poems of early childhood by childcraft international. Childcraft hc book volume 3 stories and poems 1988 edition. Jul 06, 2012 world books childcraft series, each volume focuses on a different topic of interest to children. World books childcraft set is a classic blend of photos, illustrations, activities, and concepts designed to capture and keep the interest of young students. Childcraft kindergarten readiness backpack, english. My family owned a set of childcraft books when i was growing up, and i.
The world book encyclopedia is an encyclopedia published in the united states. The series title was childcraft the how and why library. Childcraft has a distinctly international feeling to it young students will learn to appreciate many cultures around the world. I now owned a 1980 world book and childraft edition. See librarythings wikipage childcraft for a list of various editions. The picture showed all of the books in the set and that i what i anticipated. Childcraft v 1, childcraft staff, childcraft annual, childcraft editors, childcraft authors, childcraft editiors, childcraft various, editors of childcraft, editors of childcraft, world book childcraft. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. The childcraft series was originally created in the 1930s by w. The iconic childcraft brand remains in the public domain as an annual update to owners of an original childcraft set and is displayed each year at the berkshire hathaway. The how and why library 1984 by childcraft international. This childrens classic weaves together illustrations, photographs, activities, and a childfriendly tone to create a comprehensive picture of the world.
With simple texts and illustrations, the volumes were designed to make learning fun. Discount prices on books by world book childcraft international, including titles like childcraft. World book childcraft international books list of books by. World book childcraft books set linkedin slideshare. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. May 29, 2016 in 1954, field overhauled childcraft and published the first new series with a total of fifteen volumes. The books can be read by an adult to younger children, enjoyed by older children able to read on their own, and used as reference sources by older children yet. Childcraft the how and why library, the best childcraft encyclopedia books for curious kids.
It looks a little different and some of the titles have changed, but world book is still publishing them. World book childcraft international, chicago, 1977. Buy a cheap copy of childcraft the how and why library book by world book inc 15 volumes included on the following topics. Childcraft dictionary by world book encyclopedia alibris. Discovery and discovery science are multivolume print and digital reference resources for elementary readers. World books childcraft series, each volume focuses on a different topic of interest to children. Everything i need to know i learned from childcraft wired. I still read them as an adult, but for a child, they open the world up in ways that are profound in how they shape the view of the world. Mar 19, 2012 world book and childcraft products of yesteryear.
Publication date 1982 topics childrens encyclopedias and dictionaries, encyclopedias and dictionaries. Childcraft which came with it was wonderful for kids like us who liked to make things and read myths and adventures. With a full selection of early childhood educational products, including furniture, manipulatives, family engagement solutions, and socialemotional learning tools, childcraft and school specialty help you create an effective learning environment. Childcraft encyclopedia set free shipping world book.
They were sold along with the world book encyclopedia set, which my parents also bought and i also read avidly. World book encyclopediachildcraft anchorage alaska. Three years later, fields reference book operations were purchased by the scott fetzer company, which renamed the division world bookchildcraft international before changing the name to world book, inc. The exact books, titles, and sequence has varied over the years.
Mysteries and fantasies the 1986 childcraft annual by author unknown hardcover. World book childcraft international book depository. Our family got the 1970 edition of the world book and i read it from az. Buy worldbook childcraft the how and why library 12 volumes. Discover book depositorys huge selection of world book childcraft international books online. My dad worked for world book then owned by field enterprises who published childcraft.
Fun brain games for kidsworld book s brain games is a richly illustrated. Childcraft is a childrens encyclopedia, published by world book. Childcraft mobile open shelving unit, 2 shelves, 24 inches. Childcraft books 1942 edition volumes 112 hardcover lot vintage set.
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