1959 | Children’s Guide to Knowledge | Marvels of Science and Man | Vintage Illustrated Hardcover
A beautifully illustrated vintage children’s reference book from 1959, published by Home Library Press for Parents’ Institute. Marvels of Science and Man was designed to introduce young readers to the world around them through approachable explanations, black-and-white illustrations, and full-color artwork.
Topics include languages, the United Nations, wonders of the world, cities, science, industries, peoples, and inventions, making it part children’s encyclopedia, part mid-century educational time capsule. The book was created to give children a basic understanding of human achievement, science, world cultures, and modern life as it was understood in the late 1950s.
The green clothbound hardcover is especially charming, with illustrated animal silhouettes and gold detailing on the front. Inside, the layouts mix text, illustrations, maps, cultural imagery, and educational diagrams in that unmistakable mid-century reference-book style.
Condition: Vintage used condition with age-related wear to the boards and corners, light soiling/spotting, and general signs of use. Interior pages show normal age toning. Please review photos for exact condition.
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