Paper is a heavy gloss stock, printed with black ink, and occasional color plates. What is the value world book encyclopedia, 1976 edition, like new i am searching for volume. All keyed to the 1952 edition printing the book of knowledge, complete set the grolier society. Plus schoolsubject guide, graded courses of study, master keys, and character education guide. The new book of knowledge is an encyclopedia intended primarily for children from 3rd to 8th grades. Entries are written on a range of reading levels and are the work of qualified specialists.
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