The sewage found in the tijuana river watershed wasis. The world book encyclopedia volume h9 1970 edition. The study of how the natural world works and how the environment affects humans vice versa. Volume 3, cch the world book encyclopedia and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Silent spring is an environmental science book by rachel carson.
The 1960s, a decade that changed a nation ap hippies gather in san franciscos golden gate park in june 1967 to celebrate the start of. The book was published on september 27, 1962, documenting the adverse environmental effects caused by the indiscriminate use of pesticides. It is not a complete set and includes multiple copies of the same volume from different editions. The knowledge is outdated, and anything that might be. It became an international bestseller, raised the consciousness of a generation, and made rachel carson the trusted public voice of. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. Steve wilson wants, no insists, that you purchase the new world book encyclopedia, oliver stone edition. How much would something like this be worth to a collector. A lot of thirteen hardcover volumes of the world book encyclopedia, dating from the 1960s1970s. A canny scholar working in government during world war ii, carson took advantage of the latest scientific material for her next book, the sea around us 1951 which was nothing short of a biography of the sea. Hi there, i would not say its worth much right now. The world book encyclopedia volume h9 1970 edition on. Carson accused the chemical industry of spreading disinformation, and public officials of accepting the industrys marketing claims unquestioningly. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us.
Kit carson simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. I have a complete set of 1967 world book encyclopedias. And, most importantly, it sees only a narrow slice of the publishing worldthe part that survived by selling upand thus misses the polarization of the field that has existed at least since the 1890s, when the industrialization of book production really took off and distinctions between cheapbook publishing and serious publishing. The cycloteacher offers a new way for learners to use the subject matter in their world book encyclopedia. Coming soon angelique by janice illustrated by roger duvoisin. In 1973, militants in taos tried to change the name of kit carson state park.
Reading and study guide includes bibliographies accessrestricteditem true addeddate 20100810. According to current sales data the world book encyclopedia 1958 is currently valued on the retail market cost replacement for an average of 100. Neither 1984 or brave new world were first published in the 1960s, which is why they are not on this list. What is 1978 world book encyclopedia set in mint condition worth today what is the value of a complete set of world book encycloped. I believe it was called the illustrated world encyclopedia or something like that. I have a complete set of 1960 world book encyclopedias plus large dictionary book set of two and yearly update books from 1962 to1969 also a reading and study guide and an annual 1961 supplement. Rachel carsons silent spring, a book that changed the world. I dont want to toss it out if its of any value so please give us as much information as possible.
Six years later, kit carson cave near gallup, new mexico was the target of vandals, and, in 1990, protestors spraypainted kit and josefas tombstones with the word nazi. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. American biologist rachel carson 19071964 warned of the dangers of chemical pesticides in her 1962 bestselling book, silent spring. What is the collection of 1952 world book encyclopedia worth. She entered pennsylvania college for women with the intention of becoming a writer but soon changed her major. Duane cowin and their sevenyearold daughter, dorane, first parent purchasers of the 1947 edition of the world book encyclopedia at their home in lansing, michigan world book photo by clair reid inset. Morris jones with unidentified employee, circa 1940. Repeated environmental crises during the 1960s, including major events like the santa barbara, california, oilwell blowout and the cuyahoga river fire in cleveland, ohio, kept environmental issues in the headlines. Rachel carson, american biologist well known for her writings on environmental pollution and the natural history of the sea.
According to the company, its mission is to enhance learning and reading for children around the world by developing trustworthy, engaging content to create products that will engage children of all ages at home, on the go. Education is world book s commitment and its editorial team is world book s strength. It was a set of about 20 volumes and the defining value of this set was, that in the rear of each volume was an alphabetical synopsis of many classic literary works. 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.
Your sounds very complete and although there are a few worldwide that have come up this complete this is a nice set. I have a 1960 set of world book encyclopedias plus large. See more ideas about sci fi books, science fiction books and sci fi. Pesticides are chemicals used to destroy insects, especially those that damage crops or spread disease. A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on. Ruby, this encyclopedia is not of high value and is not something we would offer at auction. This collection includes a 1962 a through z 27 volume set, a set of yearbooks from 1963 to1969, a world atlas, and a pair of dictionaries. How much is a complete set of 1969 world book encyclopedias with year books. World book awardwinning encyclopedias, childrens books. The world book encyclopedia by, 1970, field enterprises educational corp. April 14, 1964 silver spring, maryland american author. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english volume 16. Rachel louise carson may 27, 1907 april 14, 1964 was an american marine biologist, author, and conservationist whose book silent spring and other writings are credited.
Set 1960 1 20 by field enterprises educational corp. The best books about the volatile 60s decade of the year half a century ago, everything seemed to turn upside down, from civil rights to the arms race to. The world book encyclopedia is an encyclopedia published in the united states. World book is a leading publisher of nonfiction and mixedgenre childrens book series, reference materials, and digital learning platforms. Rachel carsons book silent spring, published in the 1960s, forcused on chemical pollutants, including industrial chemicals. In the 1970s, a navajo at a trading post said, no one here will talk about kit carson. See the childcraft wiki page for more details about the different editions. Readers digest books and these other books from the 1960s are not something we would handle at auction and. These 1964 sets of the world book encyclopedia are modest in value when you consider the number of volumes and the many that are in very good condition. I am looking for a particular encyclopedia, circa 1960. Looking for a 1960s era illustrated world encyclopedia set. Carson early developed a deep interest in the natural world. What was the world of publishing like before the 1960s.
Choose from used and new textbooks or get instant access with etextbooks and digital materials. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Finding the value of world book encyclopedias thriftyfun. My grandparents have a full set of a 1968 edition world book encyclopedia set including the world book atlas that goes along with it. These were some of the authors who wrote the words that filled our childhoods with adventure, wonder, laughter and more, found in the pages of the books we read late at night. I know that scholastic book services are still around these days, i guess theyre more successful than ever, what with their exclusive deal on the u. The world book encyclopedia volume 3 c ch abebooks. Each team member is dedicated to producing accurate and unbiased information by utilizing contemporary technological tools and following traditional practices of. You could visit the mushroom planet, follow miss pickerell to mars, invent alongside gadgeteer danny dunn, or solve mysteries with encyclopedia brown. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account.