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The new book of knowledge boasts that the editors have worked for six years to complete an alphabetically arranged, curriculumoriented encyclopedia, one especially designed for todays. This is a page about finding the value of groliers book of knowledge. The new owners created an editorial board to help make sure the entries were. The book of knowledge 9 april 1999 3 introduction to the two trillion dollar. Grolier is also the leading online and print publisher of children s reference products including encyclopedia americana, the new book of knowledge, and nueva enciclopedia cumbre, a spanishlanguage encyclopedia sold primarily to u. Home jonathan grobe books the new book of knowledge 2002 complete 20 volume set plus inde note. Packed with fascinating statistics, maps, timelines, graphics, and photorealistic crosssections, this family encyclopedia makes the most complex subjects easy to understand in seconds.
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Breadth of knowledge more than 16 million words, nearly 15,000. 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. 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. The new penguin encyclopedia contains over 28,000 entries on the facts, events, issues, people, beliefs and achievements that make up the sum of human knowledge and experience. Many appealing features, illustrations, and maps complement encyclopedia. Almanhaj ebooks 4 a brief biography of the author he was abu khaithama zuhair ibn harb ibn shadaad annasaaee. Editions of the new book of knowledge by grolier educational. This was a topically arranged encyclopedia that was based on arthur mees childrens encyclopaedia. The volumes are heavily illustrated with photos, drawings, maps, and tables and many of the entries include practical discussion that. Jun 29, 2006 the old book of knowledge presumed that children would not be institutionalized for their entire lives. Oct 01, 20 the perfect reference book for inquisitive minds of all ages, knowledge encyclopedia covers science, nature, technology, history, and culture.
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