How Children Fail
by Holt, John
How Children Fail is a non-fiction book by John Holt, published in 1964 and republished in 1982 in a revised edition. It is considered a classic text in the field of education, and has sold over a million copies. In this book he cites personal teaching and research experiences that led him to the belief that traditional schooling does more harm than good to a child's ability and desire to truly learn.
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How Children Fail
by Holt, John
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- Used - Near Fine
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- 1964
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- Paperback
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Thessaloniki, GRC
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Penguin, 1964. Paperback. Near Fine. A near fine paperback with some signs of age wear. 176pages 18X11cm. Item Price
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HOW CHILDREN FAIL
by Holt, John
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- Reprint
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- 1995
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Sherman Oaks, California, USA
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How Children Fail
by Holt, John
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- 1974
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chorleywood, Hertfordshire, GBR
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London: Pelican, 1974. Book. Very Good. Mass Market Paperback. Reissue. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" Tall. Very good copy of Holt's classic educational text.. Item Price
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Collected Poems 1909-1935
by Eliot, T. S.
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Faber & Faber, UK, 1959. Hard Cover, 8vo, Reprint. Book Condition: Good. Extensive notation in pencil.. Dust Jacket: Good.. Item Price
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How Children Fail
by Holt, John
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- 1980
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Seattle, Washington, USA
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Dell Publishing, 1980. Paperback. Acceptable. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
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How Children Fail
by Holt, John
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- 1980
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Dell Publishing, 1980. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
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How Children Fail
by John Holt
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- 1965
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Pitman, 1965. Hardcover. Good/Good. 1965. 181 pages. Black jacket over orange cloth. Pages are lightly tanned and thumbed at the edges, with light foxing. Binding has remained firm. Boards are a little rub worn, slight shelf wear to corners, spine and edges. Corners are a little bumped. Spine ends are mildly crushed. Light wear to unclipped dust jacket… Read more about this item Item Price
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How Children Fail
by Holt, John
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- 1980-06-01
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Binghamton, New York, USA
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Dell Publishing, 1980-06-01. Paperback. Very Good. Prompt shipment, with tracking. we ship in CLEAN SECURE NEW boxes Health, Fitness & Dieting. Very good, pages little tan, some creasing. Item Price
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How Children Fail (Pelican S.)
by John Holt
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How Children Fail (Classics in Child Development)
by Holt, John
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How Children Fail
by Holt, John
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HILLSIDE, New Jersey, USA
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PENGUIN BOOKS LTD. Paperback. Good. 0.8000 in x 7.6000 in x 5.1000 in. Crease on cover* Item Price
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How Children Fail
by Holt, John
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- 1980-06T
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Springdale, Arkansas, USA
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Dell Publishing, 1980-06T. paperback. Good. 0.8000 in x 7.0000 in x 4.3000 in. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear . Item Price
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How Children Fail
by HOLT, John
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- 1964
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- Softcover
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Gloucester City, New Jersey, USA
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New York: A Delta Book, 1964. Softcover. Good. Nineteenth printing. With an introduction by Allan Fromme. Rubbing and toning, good in wrappers. Item Price
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How Children Fail
by John Holt
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- 1982
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Seattle, Washington, USA
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Random House Publishing Group, 1982. Paperback. Acceptable. Disclaimer:A readable copy. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. Pages can include considerable notes-in pen or highlighter-but the notes cannot obscure the text. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
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How Children Fail
by John Holt
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How Children Fail
by Holt, John
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How Children Fail
by John Holt
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- 1968
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Pitman, New York, 1968. Reprint. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Very Good. Size: 8vo 7 3/4 - 9 3/4". xviii + 181pp. Binding firm, spine cocked. Dust jacket has faded spine. Edges browned slightly. Ex-library, with minimal stamps and markings (Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre). Covers slightly marked. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Education;… Read more about this item Item Price
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How Children Fail (Classics in Child Development)
by Holt, John
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- 1995-09-03
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Da Capo Lifelong Books, 1995-09-03. paperback. Very Good. Ships within 24 hours!Softcover, tight binding, clean text, general shelf wear, some corner/edge wear, tanning, some scuffing to cover. Item Price
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How Children Fail (Classics in Child Development)
by Holt, John
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How Children Fail
by John Holt
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- 1982
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Seattle, Washington, USA
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Random House Publishing Group, 1982. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
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