1918 world book encyclopedia

The influenza epidemic that swept the world in 1918 killed an estimated 50 million people. The world book encyclopedia is the only general az print research source still published today. An annotated bibliography books in the main reading room reference collection. At world book, we have created a variety of training options to assist you with our products and to encourage student and patron usage read more. The encyclopedia deliberately uses nontechnical language and abundant graphics to make it especially accessible to students and general readers without sacrificing depth and accuracy. The best encyclopedia is the one that gets used and world book has expended much effort studying the habits of readers, school curricula, and patterns of classroom use to ensure that this encyclopedia is one that will indeed be used. A deadly influenza outbreak began in 1918 and spread around the world, killing more people than any other outbreak of disease in human history. In 19181919 a new and deadly type of influenza spread across the united states and around the world.

The set has a hard blue binding with silvertoned details and includes numbers 119 plus the annual supplement. Batting glossary, pitching glossary, wins above replacement explainer, war data archive, br. The international encyclopedia of the first world war ww1 is a collaborative international research project designed to develop a virtual englishlanguage. World book encyclopedia published since 1917, the world book encyclopedia is a general reference work. Top 150 books published in 1918 that people have added on goodreads.

Recipient best local commercial award international broadcasters association, 1962. I have owned the the world book encyclopedia for six years and the information within has helped me during my university studies and also as recreational reading. The influenza pandemic of 1918 was a serious pandemic of influenza. My grandparents have a full set of a 1968 edition world book encyclopedia set including the world book atlas that goes along with it. Publication date 1918 topics almanacs, american, statistics publisher new york. See more ideas about world book encyclopedia, world and books. The pandemic spread to remote pacific islands and the arctic. World war i world war i other developments in 1918. Marie stopes publishes her influential book married love in the u. On the reading list, and one of the best introductory volumes, is the first world war by john keegan. It appears that world book is the encyclopedia of choice.

According to the company, its mission is to enhance learning and reading for children around the world by developing trustworthy, engaging content to create products that will engage children of all ages at home, on the go, in the classroom or in libraries worldwide. World book is the sole publisher of print general reference encyclopedias for kids. The world book encyclopedia in twelve volumes with guide. March is womens history month in the united states, the united kingdom, and australia, where it coincides with international womens day march 8. Finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. I really need to up my great war game, but this is a widely reccd intro book, and prepared me for. This year is famous for the end of the first world war, on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, as well as for the spanish flu pandemic.

Unfollow world book encyclopedia year books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. As we celebrate this relatively recent annual observance of womens achievements and contributions to society, it is interesting to look back 100 years, when the world book encyclopedia was first published, to see how women in these countries. In arkansas, the flu killed about 7,000 people, several times more than the state lost during world war i. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.

A set of the world book encyclopedia set from 1948. Since 2011 the international joint research project 1914 1918 online. The world book encyclopedia dictionary ak lz 1968 edition thorndike barnhart. The encyclopedia was designed to cover major areas of knowledge uniformly, but it shows particular strength in scientific, technical, and medical subjects. Thus, 19141918online not only reflects the increasingly international research on the first world war, but also significantly advances it by identifying gaps and desiderata. Unfollow world book encyclopedia to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. It has a map when you open it and then is 1952, but it also has other s 1957, 1927, 1929, 1931, 1932 and. What is the value of 1939 worlds fairs of 1939 groliers book of knowledge, volumes 1 and 2. Visiting several school and public libraries there was a set in each one. World encyclopedia this encyclopedia features concise entries providing essential information on a range of subjects, including world affairs, science and technology, the arts, modern and ancient history, religion, sports, and popular culture.

Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. The world and its people volumes 17, gilt edged pages. Influenza pandemic of 1918 simple english wikipedia, the. Americas response to war and revolution new york, 1968, interprets wilsons reaction to the war and the bolshevik revolution from a revisionist point of view. Encyclopedia americana, general encyclopaedia that was the first major multivolume encyclopaedia to be published in the united states 182933. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. Value of the new book of knowledge encyclopedia year book.

As with the 1917 world series, there were concerns about whether the 1918 world series was being played honestly, a rumor revived in 2005 and explored further in the 2009 book the original curse by sean deveney mcgrawhill. Morris jones, photo editor frank fenner, and managing editor dave whitney, circa 1958 world book photo by rie gaddis wehrmann. World book encyclopedia set first edition 1917 1918 rare 8. The world book encyclopedia by world book encyclopedia. The world book editorial staff presents information from the vast reservoir of knowledge in the most. It was caused by an h1n1 virus with genes of avian origin. March and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The world book encyclopedia world book childcraft international an encyclopedia designed especially to meet the needs of elementary, junior high, and high school students. Adolf hitler was the dictator or absolute ruler of germany from 1934 to 1945 and leader of the national socialist german workers party, known as the nazi party. In the united states, it was first identified in military personnel in spring 1918. It lasted for three years, from january 1918 to december 1920.

Full view hathitrust digital library hathitrust digital library. Irina maslennikova born june 3, 1918, ussr singer soprano. World book encyclopedia wikipedia republished wiki 2. He took advantage of germanys economic hardships and the bitterness of its citizens after world war i. Its world book is the largest selling print encyclopedia in the world by numerical. Influenza mortality rates in 1918 accounted for ten times the number of civilians and twice as many military personnel worldwide who died on all fronts during world war i. Career one of the leading soloists of the bolshoi theatre, 19431960. Countless more were left without parents, children, friends, and loved ones. The 19181920 edition, also titled the americana, was edited by george edwin rines and published in 30 volumes by the encyclopedia americana corporation. Free educational resources world book encyclopedia.

The international encyclopedia of the first world war ww1 is a collaborative international research project designed to develop a virtual englishlanguage reference work on the first world war. This encyclopedia features concise entries providing essential information on a range of subjects, including world affairs, science and technology, the arts, modern and ancient history, religion, sports, and popular culture. About 500 million people were infected across the world. Seattle, washington and the 19181919 influenza epidemic. Tuttle says that influenza is bound to come to the seattle area in the near future, and asks everyone to avoid crowds, to use a handkerchief when coughing and sneezing, to rest at the first sign of symptoms, and to get plenty of fresh air. Celebrate 100 years of the world book encyclopedia by taking a look at the world in 1917 compared to today.

It raged through virginia from the autumn of 1918 through the spring of 1919, spreading through cities, small towns, isolated rural areas, and military camps. The world book encyclopedia is an encyclopedia published in the united states. World book encyclopedia, american encyclopaedia designed to meet the curriculum needs of elementary through highschool students. Ensiklopediyada ilmning asosiy sohalari muntazam tartibda yoritilgan. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. These perspectives are an important factor in the encyclopedia. Although there is not universal consensus regarding where the virus originated, it spread worldwide during 1918 1919. The world book was first published in 1917 and revised annually from 1925. Served as corporal united states army, 19411945, european theatre of operations. Something must now be said about the growth of the national movements, which, under the eventual protection of the allies, were to result in the foundation of new states or the resurrection of longdefunct ones at the end of the war. Mar 20, 2020 influenza pandemic of 191819, the most severe influenza outbreak of the 20th century and among the most devastating pandemics in human history.

An estimated 650,000 americans lost their lives to the infamous and tragic 1918 1919 influenza epidemic, a small but significant fraction of the approximately 50 million deaths the disease caused worldwide. Shop the latest titles by world book encyclopedia at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. Search for library items search for lists search for. These have been stored indoors in a living area since new, and are in very answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website.

The red sox scored only nine runs in the entire series, the fewest runs. A 22 volume, highly illustrated, az general encyclopedia for all ages, featuring sections on how to use world book, other research aids, pronunciation key, a student guide to better writing, speaking, and research skills, and comprehensive index provided by publisher. Globally, roughly 500 million people were infected, with a death toll estimated at between 20 million and 50 million. Some of the cubs were later suspected of being crooked.

Each aircraft profile is accompanied by exhaustive specifications, as well as details of individual and unit markings. Subsequent editions were published in 1911 20 volumes and 191820. Complete set of 10 100 year old set, published in 1919 100 years old, 1919 was the 3 rd year this iconic encyclopedia was published. Whether you are looking up information to understand a subject. This is a rare, rare antiquarian find for the vintage book collector. Launched in october 2014, the multiperspective, publicaccess encyclopedia is a collaborative project by the largest network of ww1 researchers worldwide, spanning more than 50 countries. Francis march, first edition abebooks shop for books. The companys mission is to cultivate lifelong learnersbecause todays explorers are tomorrows leaders. Vintage 1954 world book encyclopedia complete set 19 volumes.

I almost threw out a whole set of encyclopedias today and i decided to see how much it was worth. An authentic narrative of the world s greatest war by francis a. Born april 20, 1889 braunau, austria died april 30, 1945 berlin, germany dictator of nazi germany from 1934 to 1945. Book news wrote about a previous edition of this classic reference. Background maslennikova, irina was born on june 3, 1918 in kiev. A 22volume, highly illustrated, az general encyclopedia for all ages, featuring sections on how to use world book, other research aids, pronunciation key, a student guide to better writing, speaking, and research skills, and comprehensive index. The series victory for the red sox was their fifth in five tries, going back to 1903. World book encyclopedia set first edition 1917 1918 rare 8 volume complete. International encyclopedia of the first world war has been developing an englishlanguage virtual reference work on the first world war. History of 1918 flu pandemic pandemic influenza flu cdc. Encyclopedia americana american reference work britannica.

An illustrated encyclopedia of the battleships of all nations, 1914 1918 preston, antony on. I dont want to toss it out if its of any value so please give us as much information as possible. Gene garf born december 16, 1918 world biographical. World book encyclopedia set first edition 1917 1918 rare 8 volume.

One fifth of the world s population was attacked by this deadly virus. Mar 21, 2018 the 1918 influenza pandemic was the most severe pandemic in recent history. In fact, the company published a revised edition in 1918 that added two new. Compiled and edited by francis lieber, americana was first published in volumes. Released in october 2014, the online encyclopedia is the result of an international collaborative project to. Woodrow wilson and the quest for a new world order new york, 1992, is an eloquent antidote to. The world book encyclopedia, 2019, is a general az lookup source in 22 hard cover volumes full of accurate and trustworthy facts. I have a complete set of the world book 75 anniversary edition.

I have a complete set of 1958 world book encyclopedias. I have one that has the world book b 2, 1979 and the other one that i have is the encyclopedia americana volume 14, hawaii to index of refraction. Mar 19, 2012 world book and childcraft products of yesteryear. Learn about the origins, spread, and impact of the influenza pandemic of 191819. Photographer theo bandi prepares to take a color photo of american gothic by grant wood at the art institute of chicago, chicago, illinois. World book encyclopedia 2003 volume 15 p replacement spare from set isbn 0716601044 by world book and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Packed with more than 200 color profiles of every major type of combat aircraft from the era, aircraft of world war i 19141918 is an essential reference guide for modellers, military historians and aircraft enthusiasts. Our childrens encyclopedias combine ageappropriate language. Women on the march in 1917 world book encyclopedia. As a map in the 1917 world book article woman suffrage illustrates, in january 1918, women had full suffrage the right to vote in 12 u. Member screen composers association, american federation musicians, american society of composers. This flus history remains significant today as world health officials seek to prevent an outbreak of a similar influenza epidemic mutated from. Rare antique world book encyclopedia set 1928 complete.