Offered here is a beautifully preserved 13-volume set from the 1949 edition of Childcraft – The How and Why Library, a beloved educational series designed to inspire young minds through storytelling, science, and cultural exploration. This set includes volumes 1 through 14, with Volume 13 missing.

Each hardcover features the iconic red spine with black title bands and multicolored stripes, gold-stamped lettering, and richly illustrated content. Topics range from poetry and fairy tales to science, industry, and global cultures, reflecting mid-century educational values and design.

Titles included:

• Vol. 1: Poems of Early Childhood
• Vol. 2: Storytelling and Other Poems
• Vol. 3: Folk and Fairy Tales
• Vol. 4: Animal Friends and Adventures
• Vol. 5: Life in Many Lands
• Vol. 6: Great Men and Famous Deeds
• Vol. 7: Exploring the World Around Us
• Vol. 8: Creative Play and Hobbies
• Vol. 9: The Growing Child
• Vol. 10: Guidance for Development
• Vol. 11: Ways of Learning
• Vol. 12: Guide/Index
• Vol. 14: Science and Industry

Condition: Condition is consistent with age. Spines show uniform shelf wear; pages have occasional age-toning or writing.