Childcraft by world book childcraft international, 1982, world book childcraft international edition, in english. Every time i open up a new to me volume of childcraft, three things happen. We are stuck with expensive books that are not the correct edition. Buy 365 things to make and do usborne activities art ideas by watt, fiona isbn.
Make and do childcraft the how and why library, 11 childcraft on. Make and do childcraft the how and why library, 11 by childcraft jan 1, 1981. Not that kids today dont make things, but it is definitely a different time. The 15 volumes of childcraft, published by world book, inc. Give your children something to do before those dreaded words have a chance to escape their mouths. My 1949 set of childcraft books are one of my most treasured possessions. It was a kids encyclopedia set that i think my folks must have ordered along with worldbook.
The how and why library make and do by childcraft and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. And thats what make and do is all about an adventure into the world of arts and crafts, a world in which you can make exciting things happen. My blog focuses on the art and artists of vintage childrens books, largely from the 1950s through 1980s. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. This whole volume is about things that kids can make and do themselves. 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. We had a childcraft make and do book from the 60s or 70s when i was a kid in the late 80s, early. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Childcraft by thomas babington macaulay, 1979, world book childcraft international edition, in english. My kids find me no matter where i am and pore over the pages with me. Look and learn 19851990 or how things work 19911995. This edition is a 15volume resource library designed especially for preschool and primarygrade children and for the older child who needs highinterest, easytoread materials. Aug 10, 2019 world book encyclopedias and childcraft.
Click to read more about make and do by childcraft. I worked for world book for 17 years and must have sold sets of childcraft and now have no set of my own. Childcraft, make and do, part two the art of childrens picture books. 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. Childcraft illustrated articles, stories, and poems, grouped thematically in fifteen volumes under titles including world and space, about animals, how things work, and make and do. Childcraft, once upon a time, the how and why library, volume 1 by childcraft and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. All the activities are designed to demonstrate fundamental scientific concepts and bring them to life in an interesting way. Buzzfeed as is something for everyone interested in hair, makeup, style, and. My husband is disappointed and these do not satisfy his childhood nostalgia he had wanted to share with our children. Our family got the 1970 edition of the world book and i read it from az. Here, youll find all kinds of wonderful things to make and do.
Complete 15 book set plus childcraft dictionary and mysteries and fantasies annual. My sense that these books are the key to elementary education is affirmed and strengthened. The childcraft how and why library was first published in the 1930s. Childcraft is a childrens encyclopedia, published by world book. Book can to get your best friend when you getting pressure or having. My family owned a set of childcraft books when i was growing up, and i read most of them from cover to cover except, i admit, the people and places volume, and through high school social.
The how and why library covers poems, world and space, fables, animals, make and do, holidays and more. Childcraft is a multivolume illustrated anthology for children, which originated in the late 1930s. Childcraft the how and why library volume 11 world book inc on. The book is great fun so im not surprised that the young people judging the junior prize loved the book. Childcraft library, make and do the art of childrens. We are working on a project related to the childcraft books which will take many months to complete. Discover unique things to do, places to eat, and sights to see in the best destinations around the world with bring me. Complete 15 volume set by world book staff jan 1, 1976 hardcover. I now owned a 1980 world book and childraft edition. I marvel at the intelligent and child loving content. Childcraft 50th anniversary edition complete set how and why library world book childcraft 50th anniversary set 115 by childcraft by world book jan 1, 1984.
I wanted to make a lot of things from the book, particularly the doll and dollhouse furniture, but it always called for things like match boxes and. There is a volume with stories bremen town musicians,etc a volume with stories and poems, how things work, holidays and birthdays, things to make, etc. I wanted to make a lot of things from the book, particularly the doll and dollhouse furniture, but it always called for things like match boxes and cigar boxes which i didnt have access to. I think i did practically every craft in the book in the late 1960s. Please join me as we look at these treasures and the artists behind them. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Each volume addressed different subjects, including literature such as short stories and poetry, including fairy tales and nursery rhymes as well as mathematics and the sciences. Make and do and you an adventure is an exciting happening. Every page contains an activity to get the imagination going. Vintage childrens craft book, things to make and do, 1952, yellow book more information find this pin and more on vintage happiness time by vintage happiness time. Everything i need to know i learned from childcraft wired. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. If you can make studying a book make and do childcraft. The book make and do childcraft give you a sense of feeling enjoy for your spare time.
We had a childcraft make and do book from the 60s or 70s when i was a kid in the late 80s, early 90s. A large volume of crafts and activities for children. See librarythings wikipage childcraft for a list of various editions. It consists of 15 volumes, each grey in colour with a different colour on the spine. On ebay i found 1964 childcraft how and why library book volume 10 title what people do. The world book encyclopaedia company was the holder of the childcraft imprint the edition i have was published in 1969.
Childcraft, poems of early childhood by childcraft. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Big book of science things to make and do isnt just a craft book. The books themselves are very useful to children ages 515. See more ideas about world book encyclopedia, books and childhood memories. Once upon a time, time to read, stories and poems, world and space, about animals, the green kingdon, story of the sea, about us, holidays and birthdays, places to know, make and do, how things work, mathemagic, about me, guide to childcraft, pets and other animals 1992 supplement. Make and do childcraft the how and why library, 11. Vtg childcraft book set lot how and why library 1972 yearbook child reference. Childcraft which came with it was wonderful for kids like us who liked to make things and read myths and adventures. With simple texts and illustrations, the volumes were designed to make learning fun. Childcraft v 1, childcraft staff, childcraft annual, childcraft editors, childcraft authors, childcraft editiors, childcraft various, editors of childcraft, editors of childcraft, world book childcraft. I couldnt help but think how times have changed, how the children who read this volume in the early 70s were not exposed to the technology that we have today. Childcraft was created as a sort of encyclopedia for young children. I grew up with this childcraft series from world book.
Since then it has undergone substantial revision several times. I couldnt help but think how times have changed, how the children. I briefly looked before wrapping but did not see the binding, which should have been blue. Silent sunday, great wolf and the good woodsman, c. Throughout the childcraft series, the easytoread text is combined with colorful, appealing illustrations that make the material not only fun to read but also fun to look at. With a full selection of early childhood educational products, including furniture, manipulatives, family engagement solutions, and socialemotional learning tools, childcraft and school specialty help you create an effective learning environment. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Hardcover, volume 7 only, published 1974 by field enterprises educational.
Nearly every graphic technique known at the time appears somewhere in childcraft. Childcraft encyclopedia set free shipping world book. You may use to make your capable a lot more increase. The exact books, titles, and sequence has varied over the years. I love looking at the art in childrens picture books and i hope that you do too.