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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A chest of wonders,
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This review is from: Childcraft: The How and Why Library (15 Volume Set) (Childcraft, 1 - 15) (Hardcover)
In 1966, I was eight years old and already in love with books. My family and I were at the Michigan State Fair, and we met an encyclopedia salesman there. He was selling the Worldbook Encyclopedia and something called "Childcraft", We bought and whole set, and even subscribed to their Yearbook series for six years. It changed my life. A young bibliophile and knowledge addict like me found the white, blue and gold volumes fascinating. The Year Book kept me informed on current affairs, and introduced me to the yearly musing on current developments in the arts by someone named Alistair Cooke. I was also fascinated by Red Smith on sports, Paul Henri-Spaak on world affairs, and ( I think) Lawrence Cremin on science.)But what realy took my breath away were the wonderful"Childcraft". They were beautifully illustrated and stunningly informative. I especially loved the last three volumes; "People, to Know", "Scientists and Inventors" annd "Pioeneers and Patriots". They were wonderful stories about great people or events of the past. It was especially facinating how "multicultural" the volumes were - in 1966!. Though I remember almost no Hispanics, there were great African Americans, great American Indians- inded, there were remarkable men-and women- from every phase of American- and world history. Together with the old "Golden History Of the World"( which we bought at the same time), these books educated me far more than my elementary school. Sdaly, the 1966 edition eventually replaced by a slicker, "dumbed down version. I wish it were still in print, or that the folks at Worldbook had taken the time to update it for todays audience. It is desperately need in this post literate age.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it!!,
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This review is from: Childcraft: The How and Why Library (15 Volume Set) (Childcraft, 1 - 15) (Hardcover)
My mother bought these books for me when I was about 5 or 6. I'm 21 now and when I seen the picture of the books it brought back wonderful memories. These books were so great to have when I was young because I wanted to know about everything. The arts and crafts book was my favorite. These books are full everything a young, eager-to-learn child needs to know. They include lots of pictures and information to keep children entertained and even provides fun activities and games to play. It really get's their creativity flowing. I would buy these again for my children. I would definantly recommend this to anyone with children that love to read on their own. 5 stars
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
wonderful for kids,
This review is from: Childcraft: The How and Why Library (15 Volume Set) (Childcraft, 1 - 15) (Hardcover)
I remember a door-to-door salesman coming by our house when I was little and my parents buying the entire set for me. I read all 15 books and had a period where each volume was my favorite. I referenced the animal volumes, weather, and science ones throughout elementary school for my projects and reports. The pictures are lovely and the text is very easy to read. We gave away our set to my little cousins, and sometimes I want to go steal them back. I'd love for my future kids to have books like these.
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