1964 Childcraft “The How and Why Library” Complete Set Volumes 1 – 15 [Hardcover] Childcraft International

Description

Cover have scuffing and wear around the corners edges. Book 15 as some page rippling from water damage. One book has markings on the inside cover. All books have clean pages and secure bindings.

This complete 15-volume set of the 1967 “The How and Why Library” from Childcraft International is a delightful time capsule of mid-20th century educational materials for children. Published at the height of the Space Age and during the cultural revolution of the 1960s, these encyclopedic volumes aimed to satisfy young minds’ boundless curiosity about the world around them. With a charming retro aesthetic, the well-preserved pages explore a fascinating range of topics from science and nature to history and cultures. While showing some signs of its age, this vintage set maintains the spirit of an era when publishers strove to kindle the fires of lifelong learning. A wonderful addition to any collection of nostalgic Americana or for families looking to instill a sense of wonder in the next generation of curious minds.