The book, published in 1961 at the dawn of the new frontier, was a roughly. The only encyclopedia for young gradeschool children. Sold by musicshop and sent from amazon fulfillment. An introduction to the science of life hardcover 1 jan. The golden home and high school encyclopedia complete.
The world of science was a youthoriented science book first published in 1958 under the golden books imprint. The cover lists this book as a golden science guide. Giant golden book of biology illustrations by charles harper the giant golden book of biology an introduction to the science of life by gerald ames and rose wyler. The giant golden book of biology an introduction to the science of life 15702 ames, gerald and rose wyler. Being the vintage buff that i am, for me, there is no bird book better for children than the giant golden book of birds. The giant science 320 pages workbook for grades 23 by school zone is filled with gorgeous, fully colored illustrations that help budding scientists extent their reach into the world around them. By the late 1950s charley had become something of a goto artist for the golden press. Charley harper an overview of the development of our world which tries to provide some scientific answers as well as ask important questions. Singers first book birds of the world was written for adults and published by golden in 1961. The big time is a farout example of what i have elsewhere called the crackerjack subgenre of adventure in which consummate.
The golden book encyclopedia of natural science series. The giant golden book of biology an introduction to the science of life by gerald ames and rose wyler. Near fine unmarked, just a trace of wear to extremities, a bit of cracked glazing along spine. I cannot personally vouch for how good this cookbook was, although it was apparently good enough. The giant golden book of birds vintage kids books my. Stop and go little golden activity book a17 a first edition 1957. Sep 27, 20 the giant golden book of biology an introduction to the science. Backyard garden fountain pond ideas backyard garden shed plants. Kids had countless more toys to choose from compared to previous decades and parents spent more on their kids also. The golden book of biology vintage kids books my kid loves. An introduction to the wonders of life gerald ames, rose wyler, charles harper on. Another giant such as the golden books of history and geography presents an efficiently worked out surface survey of science todayand a group of beautifully executed colored pictures by harry.
My pets a giant little golden book 1950s marcher88 4. Im almost embarrassed to admit it, but i finally broke down and. The golden book encyclopedia 1960 edition open library. Used books may not include companion materials, some shelf wear, may contain. The golden book of biology with illustrations by charley harper, actually a childrens book, stuns me with its beauty and scientific insight, including biophysics. Though out of print for decades, german law allows to make scans for private use thus saving book jewels.
The golden book illustrated dictionary open library. Text by gerald ames and rose wyler illustrated by charley. The golden book encyclopedia, volume one to sixteen, complete set some rubbing with some scuffing at corners, peeling to laminate surface on some, top and bottom spine of books worn. Common knowledge series the golden book encyclopedia of natural science. The golden book encyclopedia complete 16 vol set 1960.
The giant golden book of biology 1961 hardcover ebay. The giant golden book of biologyan introduction to the science of life by ames, gerald and rose wyler. Golden books was the childrens book imprint of western publishing, later golden books publishing and now random housepenguin random house. The golden book of biology by gerald ames goodreads. The golden book encyclopedia is a set of childrens encyclopedias published by western printing and lithographing company under the name golden press. Giant golden book of biology an introduction to the science of life c1961. Golden guide books have been the trusted and reliable mainstay in biology classrooms for years. Giant golden book of biology illustrations by charles ha. The giant golden book of mathematics by irving adler. Their fullcolor illustrations and clearcut, easytounderstand descriptions and definitions make them easy. See more ideas about little golden books, books, childrens books.
The core belief that popular science and our readers share. An introduction to the science of life by charles harper isbn. Around 1960 the press, now known as western publishing, gave him his largest commission to date illustrating gerald ames and rose wylers the giant golden book of biology. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. An introduction to the wonders of life gerald ames and rose wyler illustrated by charles harper originally published as the giant golden book of biology golden press, 1961. Published in 1961 at the dawn of the new frontier, was a roughly middleschool level. The golden book of the civil war by charles flato abebooks. The first golden age of science fiction, often recognized in the united states as the period from 1938 to 1946, was an era during which the science fiction genre gained wide public attention and many classic. The giant golden book of biology by gerald ames illustrated charles harper 1961 sign in to check out check out as guest adding to your cart the item youve selected was not added to your cart.
Giants of science series found in childrens middle grade books this acclaimed series offers readers biographies of groundbreaking scientists, portrayed against the landscape of their particular place in. The golden book of science by bertha morris parker. The golden book encyclopedia in sixteen accurate, factfilled volumes dramatically illustrated with more than 6. The golden section is a subject many have tried and failed to cover comprehensively.
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