The Young Children's Encyclopedia Britannica Full Set Of 16 Vtg 1970 Books NICE? Great Home-Schooling Text! 16 Volumes: The Young Children?s Encyclopedia consisted of 16 volumes. Each volume covered various topics in an engaging and accessible manner. Colorful Illustrations: All the illustrations in this encyclopedia were in vibrant color, making it visually appealing for young readers. Brief Text: The accompanying informative text was kept concise to cater to the reading level of young children. This encyclopedia aimed to spark curiosity, encourage learning, and provide foundational knowledge to budding scholars. In 1970 a new encyclopedia, called The Young Children?s Encyclopedia, was issued by Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc. Prepared specifically for children just learning to read and not yet in elementary school, it consisted of 16 volumes, in which all the illustrations were in color and the accompanying informative text brief.