Mathilde C Gecks (37 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Acceptable. No Jacket. Pages are soiled marked up with edge tears. Former owner's name inside front cover. Cover edges and corners are badly worn. Spine material has been taped. Binding is tight. 128pp. Reading copy. Chase, Rhoda (illustrator).

Decorative Cloth. Condition: Good. Blue cover shows heavy wear with bare spots and discoloration. Interior clean and tight with a few edge tears and a couple of smudges. Color illustrations throughout. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Rhoda Chase and Mabel Betsy Hill (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: very good. no additional printings listed . NOT an ex library book. Book with blue cloth binding, illustration in yellow, black and blue. Illustrated endpapers. Name stamp on second front endpaper. 383 pages, color illustrations.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good - Cash. General use wear, surface and edges rubbed. Corners bumped and show wear. Pages show reader wear. Has some notations on the ffep. Stock photos may not look exactly like the book.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 112 pp; Book has PO name on pastedown, endpaper and pages toned, no page markings, coers with light corner/spine end wear. A nice, clean, tight and attractive reader for beginning readers.

Condition: Fair. Acceptable condition. No Dust Jacket (English Language, Readers, Juvenile Literature) A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books.…

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Decorative Cloth. Condition: Fine. No DJ. 1928 Edition. This is a fine, unmarked, 1928 edition in decorated blue cloth binding, no DJ. A lovely copy, 112 pages, lots of color illustrations by Rhoda Chase. This is the Virginia Special Edition Contract Retail Price 31 Cents. Rhoda Chase (illustrator).

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. No Jacket. Hardcover, has a skew to the binding, bumps to the spine ends and cover corners, mild creasing to the upper corner of the pages, sunning to the spine, rubbing with smudges and small stains to the cloth, toning to the endpages, and foxing to the cloth at the rear gutter. Overall, this is a solid, Good+ copy.…

8° Leinen. Condition: Gut. 208 ohne Schutzumschlag Gebrauchsspuren am Einband und Block, Block sauber und fest Einband berieben Schnitt fleckig 154497 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 600.

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'Friends to Make' is an engaging primary-level reader designed to introduce young children to the joys of literacy and social interaction. Authored by esteemed educators Mathilde C. Gecks, Charles E. Skinner, and John W. Withers, this work features a collection of accessible stories and lessons that emphasize the importance of building relationships and understanding the world around them.As part of a foundational series for early learners, the book focuses on themes of friendship, community, and daily life. The narratives are carefully constructed to build vocabulary and comprehension, using relatable scenarios that resonate with the experiences of childhood. By blending character-building themes with technical instruction, 'Friends to Make' serves as a comprehensive tool for developing both reading proficiency and social-emotional awareness.This work stands as a testament to early 20th-century pedagogical methods, highlighting a balanced approach to the 'Story and Study' method of education. It remains an insightful resource for historians of education, collectors of vintage primers, and those interested in the evolution of literacy instruction for the earliest readers.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

LeatheBound. Condition: New. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1928 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 136 Language: English Volume 1 (Indiana edition) Pages: 136 Volume 1 (Indiana edition).…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. "Friends to Make, a First Reader" is a foundational educational text designed to introduce young children to the joys of reading. Created by noted educators Mathilde C. Gecks, Charles E. Skinner, and John W. Withers, this volume focuses on developing essential literacy skills through engaging narratives and relatable themes. The stories within are carefully crafted to build vocabulary and improve reading comprehension by exploring the social world of children, emphasizing the value of friendship, cooperation, and everyday discovery.As a quintessential example of early 20th-century pedagogy, this first reader employs a structured approach to language acquisition, utilizing repetition and simple sentence structures to foster confidence in beginning readers. The lessons are centered on familiar domestic and community settings, making the transition from oral to written language intuitive and accessible. "Friends to Make, a First Reader" serves not only as a tool for teaching the mechanics of literacy but also as a charming window into the instructional methods and cultural values of its era. Whether for students of educational history or those seeking a classic approach to primary literacy, this work remains a significant contribution to the field of early childhood education.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…