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The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopaedia volume 15 hardcover 1912. Paper is a heavy gloss stock, printed with black ink, and occasional color plates. It is the description of allahs perfection, and through it 11 the angels and prophets were imbued with honour. List of englishlanguage 20thcentury general encyclopedias. Complete set 1952 book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia. Similar in style to the book of knowledge, this 10 volume encyclopedia was. Explore the universe, from the inside of an atom to enormous galaxies, then discover the explosive science behind a fireworks display. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
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