Search Results: Non-Fiction (Children) from Granny Goose Books

Harmondsworth, Eng.: Penguin Books, 1949. First Edition . Soft cover. Good +. The interior of the book is clean and complete. The illustrated covers are only in Good condition, with one 3 inch split at the bottom of the spine fold, and some light creasing. now neatly repaired with archival tape.

London: Macmillan, 1976. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Angus McBride & Dick Eastland. The interior of the book is clean and tight, showing signs of light use only. The glossy pictorial covers show next to no use or wear. The dust jacket is price-clipped, but is also in Very Good condition, showing minor edgewear only. The dust jacket is now in a protective plastic cover and looks great. Synopsis: A well-illustrated 22 page history of armour for grade school children, including -- Ancient armour; -- Roman armour; -- Chain mail; -- Plate armour; -- Jousting; -- Decoration; -- Animal armour; -- Eatern armour; -- Modern armour; -- Glossary.

Pleasantville, NY & Montreal: Reader's Digest Kids, 1993. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 6 x 4½. This is the complete set of "Hare and Bear Draw" series -- five small (6 x 4½ inches) picture books in a slip case. As the titles imply, each book provides an introductory drawing lesson for children, showing them how to use crayons and paper to draw various interesting objects. All the books are in excellent condition, with no marks or wear. The slip case is also in very good condition, with light wear at the tips and corners. A nice set to share with a child.

New York: Harper & Row, 1977. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. This is a stated first edition. The interior of the book is crisp and clean. There is a former owner's name on the front free end paper, but no other marks or wear. The Illustrated laminated covers are bright, with just tiny dots of wear at tip. The dust jacket is price-clipped, but is otherwise in excellent condition, showing only minor wear. A very nice copy. The dust jacket is now in a protective mylar cover. Synopsis: Intended for early readers, this book introduces children to common birds and their behavior.

New York: William Morrow & Co., 1953. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 8.25 x 6.5. The interior of the book is clean and crisp, showing few signs of previous use. There is a bookplate on the front fixed end paper, and the name of a former owner (dated 1956) on the free front end paper. The yellow cloth covers are still bright and fresh, showing just a hint of wear to the corners and edges. The dust jacket is price-clipped, but shows only very light wear. A very nice copy, now in a protective plastic cover..

London & New York: Readers Digest, 1994. Hardcover. Very Good +/No Jacket. This is the complete My Wonderful Numberbox" -- five small (6 x 4½ inches each) picture books in a slip box. The stories introduce basic mathematical concepts to young children. All the books are in excellent condition, with an owner's name on the front fixed end paper, but no other marks or wear. The slip case is also in excellent condition, with very minor wear at the tips and corners. The five titles are: -- 1) Even Steven: a First Book of Even Numbers; -- 2) The Famous Pie Store: A First Book of Taking Away; -- 3) What A Big Box: a First Book of Counting; -- 4) The Missing Invitation: a First Book of Halves and Quarters; and Take Two Pirates: a First Book of Adding Up.

London & New York: Readers Digest / Mothercare, 1989. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 6 x 4½. This is the complete "My Wonderful Wordbox" -- five small (6 x 4½ inches) picture books in a slip case. The stories introduce different kinds of words -- for noise, for patterns, for shapes, etc. All the books are in excellent condition, with no marks or wear. The slip case is in very good condition, with minor wear at the tips and corners. The five titles are: -- 1. Bear in a chair: a first book of rhyming words; -- 2. The cat with two homes: a first book of opposites; -- 3. Mouse's magic paints: a first book of colors; -- 4. Posy's patterns: a first book of shapes; -- 5. Skiddle-de-daddle: a first book of noises.

New York: Greenwillow, 1991. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 9.25 x 7.25. This is a first printing of the first edition, with a complete number line. The interior of the book is clean and crisp. There is a former owner's name on the front free end paper, but no other marks or wear. The glossy illustrated covers are in excellent condition, with just a touch of wear at tips and corners. The dust jacket is not price-clipped, and is also in very good condition, with two small spots on the front panel, but no other problems. The jacket is now in a protective mylar cover.

Harmondsworth, Eng.: Penguin Books, 1951. First Edition . Soft cover. Very Good. The interior of the book is crisp and clean, with few signs of previous use. The illustrated paper covers are also in Very Good condition, with a bit of light wear at tips and edges, but no damage. A very nice copy.

London: Collins, 1961. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. The interior of the book is crisp and clean. There is a small ink mark in the top right hand corner of the front free end paper, but no other damage. The red and white covers are bright, with just a bit of wear at tips and corners. The dust jacket is also in very good condition, with edgewear and several short tears. The attached scan gives a better idea of condition. The jacket is now in a protective mylar cover. Synopsis: The cover says that books in this series are intended to provide children with "simple basic facts about nature and science in an ... attractive format. This book covers "What Makes a Rocket Move, Fuel for the Rocket; Flying Straight With a Space Rocket, Uses of Rockets, and Rockets in Space