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The books i really purchased the set for, were in good condition, so im pleased with the set. Sometimes we dont think our children will read books that were written 5060100 years ago, but i promise they most likely will. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. About us childcraft, the how and why library, volume 8 by childcraft and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. My grandmother read me poems and stories from them, three of my cousins borrowed them and enjoyed them, i read from these wonderful books to my children, and i have also read from them to my grandchildren three generations and i hope someday we can make it 4 generations. Kids grow with themworld book childcraft books set they contains all my childhood, the base of my culture, the colors of my fantasy, most of the answers to the mysteries of the universe.
It included nursery rhymes, fairy tales, stories, art projects, educational topics, music, insight for parents, and so much more all in 15 volumes with an additional supplement book. Childcraft the how and why library, complete 15 volume set, 1964 edition george s amsbary, managing editor on. Much like a set of adult encyclopedias, it was a set for children. See more ideas about world book encyclopedia, world and books.
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