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Entries are written on a range of reading levels and are the work of qualified specialists. The books are in decent condition, especially considering how old they are. The childrens encyclopedia, full 20 volume set, magic carpet edition. 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 entity. The common knowledge section now includes a series field. Plus schoolsubject guide, graded courses of study, master keys, and character education guide. All keyed to the 1952 edition printing the book of knowledge, complete set the grolier society. Its world book is the largest selling print encyclopedia in the world by numerical volume. The bindings are completely intact and they are still quite usable. It was supposed to replace the french chauchat and the m1909 benetmercie machine guns.
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