I learned how things worked, was built, and invented. Childcraft was created as a sort of encyclopedia for the childcraft set also added a the 15 volumes of childcraft. Lot of 2 childcraft books 1993 inventorsinventions. They were sold along with the world book encyclopedia set, which my parents also. Dec 07, 2009 i used to spend hours with this exact volume. Did you know that many of the pictures in these books especially the poems and rhymes book 1 were drawn by illustrators like maurice sendak. Childcraft is a childrens encyclopedia, published by world book. Library vintage complete for sale antique bibles for sale. It is an illustrated encyclopedia for children, including poems and stories as well as nonfiction articles on a wide variety of topics. For cinderella, i think of the tv version of the rodgers and hammerstein musical with lesley ann warren.
Early childhood supplies, early childhood education, early. Now, when someone mentions sleeping beauty, i think of disneys version. We offer a complete assortment of highquality, safe, and developmentally appropriate products that support. One two buckle my shoe original 1964 illustrated nursery rhyme book page vintage color print on.
Morris jones, editor in chief, was not willing to stop there. Anyways, recently i found myself remembering stories and nursery rhymes that i use to love as a kid and i remembered that they were from this collection of encyclopaediatype books and i remembered that these encyclopaedias were called the world book so after some. Childcraft book 1986 child craft lot of 6 books no marks homeschool teacher. With simple texts and illustrations, the volumes were designed to make learning fun.
I have the full set 15 of 1954 childcraft books and the accompanying 6 vo. Aug 27, 2009 im not sure where i learned most of my traditional childrens tales. I will update what i have once i start selling these individually. Childcraft the how and why library, complete 15 volume set, 1964 edition hardcover january 1, 1964 by managing editor george s amsbary editor. Childcraft set 1964 complete up for your consideration is a complete set of childcraft from 1964 this lot contains all 15 books, in the condition pictured. Sometimes when im home ill pull out the make and do volume for old times sake. In 1964, childcraft was completely reinvented, again. Ive seen other editions of these but i think the 1964 version is the best. How much is a complete set of childcraft encyclopedias. The series title was childcraft the how and why library childcraft was created as a sort of encyclopedia for young children. He knew that the postwar culture was changing the world and he wanted a series which embraced the new world. Vtg 1976 red childcraft the how and why library book set home school aid.
Sometimes when im home ill pull out the make and do volume for old times. Childcraft poems and rhymes vintage books for the very. My mother still has the entire world book set, because she cant stand to get rid of a book. Childcraft the how and why library, complete 15 volume set, 1964 edition george s amsbary, managing editor on. Its the 1964 edition and the illustrations are fantastic. Childcraft the months 1 kids poems, childrens poems. For now, avoid forcing the issue with mere lists of works.
Beautiful, beautiful full set of vintage childcraft books from 1964 excited to display them on my shelf purchased item. Childcraft the how and why library volume 4 world and space. A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on the part of the author or publisher. Childcraft encyclopedia set free shipping world book. Sep 02, 2012 childcraft is an anthology that was originally created in the 1930s by the publishers of the world book encyclopedia. Shop millions of handmade and vintage items on the worlds most imaginative marketplace.
See more ideas about childrens book illustration, illustration and vintage children. 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. Apr 22, 2012 ive seen other editions of these but i think the 1964 version is the best. The exact books, titles, and sequence has varied over the years. To create a series or add a work to it, go to a work page. Childcraft the how and why library 1964 volume 6 how things change hc. Childcraft is a multivolume illustrated anthology for children, which originated in the late 1930s. I have a set of the world book encyclopedia, copy right 1964.
In some cases, as with chronicles of narnia, disagreements about order necessitate the creation of more than one series. May 29, 2016 in 1954, field overhauled childcraft and published the first new series with a total of fifteen volumes. Ask a question here are the questions asked by community members. I also remember getting lost in childcraft books, marveling at scientific. Jun 05, 2012 the 40s set is amazing, wish i had them when i was a child, we only had a few books, but always had books from the library. I got the same books too, although not sure what the dates r on those books. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. I will also be checking messages and offers less frequently. How much is the 1964 collection of childcraft books worth. A complete set of the 1964 edition of childcraft, subtitled the how and why library, in hardcover. Childcraft was created as a sort of encyclopedia for young children. Childcraft mobile open shelving unit, 2 shelves, 24 inches.
According to the company, its mission is to enhance learning and reading for children around the world by developing trustworthy, engaging content to create products that will engage children of all ages at home, on the go, in the classroom or in libraries worldwide. I have the set, 15 volumes and excellant condition. Set of 21 childcraft books, complete 1 thru 15, plus 6, 1980s. A 26 book set of the world book encyclopaedias including dictionary and atlas missing book 17 ssn, a 16 book set of the science year supplemental encyclopaedias from 1984 1999, a 16 book set of the year book from 1984 1999, a book set of childcraft books including the childcraft annual books from 1978 1984. Customs services and international tracking provided. Vintage book christian herald library complete 10 volume set in box 1895. Large vintage late 1940s childrens book by childcraft industry and science, with amazing black and white historical photography. Finding the value of world book encyclopedias thriftyfun.
This 14 volume set included 12 subjectbased volumes and had 2 large. Complete 15 volume set by world book staff jan 1, 1976 hardcover. Here you get 1 book to replace a book that is not in good shape or missing. This is a page about finding the value of world book encyclopedias. The how and why library complete 15 volume set 1964 up for auction is a vintage 15 volume set complete of childcraft. I still have the entire set and have shared them with my daughter and my grandchildren over and over again. Childcraft is an anthology that was originally created in the 1930s by the publishers of the world book encyclopedia. Book lot the childcraft annual book set of 6 books 1966 19681972. Childcraft hardcover book set of 14 books volumes 115 missing book 5. Childcraft the how and why library 1964 volume people to know. Unfollow childcraft how and why library 1964 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Vintage childcraft the how and why library encyclopedia set 1974. The 15 books in the childcraft collection, circa 1980s were my constant.
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. Hansen and john bellow, who realized that existing encyclopedias were offputting to young readers. Childcraft book set the how and why library 12 book lot 1990s. Have a set of 12 childcraft books 1935 what are they worth hardcover in goo. Childcraft the how and why library, complete 15 volume set, 1964 edition. I am going to be out of state from june 11th through july 7th, so i will not be able to ship any items during this time.
Sep, 2012 childscraft how and why library book set duration. Old reference books such as encyclopedias may have some resale or collectors value. Childcraft the how and why library 1964 rainbow replacement sold individually. The how and why library from 1964 childcraft wikipedia, the free encyclopedia the how and why library. Oh my god the childcraft books were my childhood right now theyre buried in my garage somewhere but i cant seem to find them. In 1915, they enlisted the help of michael vincent oshea, a professor of education at the university of wisconsin the first edition of the world book encyclopedia was published as simply the world book in 1917, by the hansonroachfowler. No dust jacket illustrated hardback, gilt lettering on spine on maroon block, slight sunning on top page edges, otherwise clean tight copy in very good condition, 159pp numerous illustrations and photographs. Childcraft the how and why library, complete 15 volume set. Lot of new 14 childcraft world book how why library vol 215 and handbooks 2000. The how and why library covers poems, world and space, fables, animals, make and do, holidays and more. Vintage bicycle basket metal storage farmhouse decor. Was really disappointed that what was described as a full set of books turned out being only one book from the set. She was a major contributor to the childcraft book set i grew up on. The how and why library 1984 by childcraft international.
Childcraft kindergarten readiness backpack, english. Childcraft products for early childhood development. How and why collection this childrens classic weaves together illustrations, photographs, activities, and a childfriendly tone to create a comprehensive picture of the world. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. Im not sure where i learned most of my traditional childrens tales.
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Read on to see the answers provided by the thriftyfun community or ask a new question. Is it worth it to keep the 1964 edition of the childcraft books. Childcraft books how and why library complete set 1975 volumes 115. The world book encyclopedia is an encyclopedia published in the united states. Since it was my first set of encyclopedias i may be a little biased. The set includes 28 volumes az plus 11 annual updates 1965 to 1975. Childcraft the how and why library 1964 vintage hardcover book 3 world and space. Childcraft how and why library 15 volume set vgc childcraft. Set of 21 childcraft books, complete 1 thru 15, plus 6.
Browse a wide array of library childcraft on sale this week. Childcraft the how and why library, complete 15 volume set, 1964. Vintage 1970 childcraft the how and why library book set of. Hi i have childcraft books 1949 and i have books 112, and the. Enter the name of the series to add the book to it. The how and why library volume 1, field enterprises, first printed 1964. Child craft book number 15 the how and why library.
The childcraft set also added a separate, optional, special annual volume each year, starting in 1965. Childcraft the how and why library replacement hardcover. Discovery and discovery science are multivolume print and digital reference resources for elementary readers. Vintage childcraft 1964 complete book set child craft books bibliophile homeschool nursery decor rainbow stack ephemera child kids reading. See more ideas about world book encyclopedia, world and books. The common knowledge section now includes a series field. The childcraft series was originally created in the 1930s by w. Binding of books perfect, no tearsdiscolorationsno wrinkles in pages. Childcraft how and why library complete 15 volume set 1954 edition clean nice. Mar 19, 2012 world book and childcraft products of yesteryear.
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