184 records – page 5 of 10.

For good measure : the ways we say how much, how far, how heavy, how big, how old

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary6754
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Robbins, Ken
Edition
1st ed.
Publication Date
2010
Call Number
530.8 ROB
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
9781596433441
Call Number
530.8 ROB
Edition
1st ed.
Author
Robbins, Ken
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Publication Date
2010
Physical Description
[48 p.] : col. ill ; 22 x 29 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Weights and measures
Measurement
Time
Juvenile literature
Notes
"A Neal Porter book."
"Published by Flash Point, an imprint of Roaring Brook Press."
Summary : Delves into the past to show where words such as pound, quart, feet, yard, mile, and other terms of measurement originated and why.
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Fragile and fanciful : the story of Nova Scotia glass

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5854
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Trask, Deborah E.
Publication Date
2011
Call Number
748.209 TRA
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
978086492655
Call Number
748.209 TRA
Author
Trask, Deborah E.
Place of Publication
Fredericton, N.B.
Publisher
Goose Lane Editions
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
120 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Pressed glass--Nova Scotia--History
Pressed glass--Nova Scotia--Patterns
Glass manufacture--Nova Scotia--History
Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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The Gibson's Landing story

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1148
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Peterson, Lester Ray, 1917-
Edition
1st ed.
Publication Date
c1962
Call Number
971.1 PET
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
971.1 PET
Edition
1st ed.
Author
Peterson, Lester Ray, 1917-
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
Peter Martin Books Canada
Publication Date
c1962
Physical Description
viii, 121 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Gibsons Landing (B.C.)--History
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Girl guiding : a handbook for brownies, guides, rangers, and guiders

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary6815
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Baden-Powell of Gilwell, Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, Baron, 1857-1941
Edition
Centenary ed.
Publication Date
1961
Call Number
369.4 BAD
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV015.35.8
Call Number
369.4 BAD
Edition
Centenary ed.
Author
Baden-Powell of Gilwell, Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, Baron, 1857-1941
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
C. Arthur Pearson
Publication Date
1961
Printer
C. Tingling & Co.
Physical Description
191 p. : ill. ; 20 cm.
Inscription
"Kathy McDonald 6507 Waltham Ave South Burnaby" [handwritten on page opposing front pastedown in blue ink] H.H. Company Windsor Dist. Jr. Leader" [handwritten and crossed out on page opposing front pastedown in blue ink] Sticker reading: "STOP! Be sure to consult your current edition of Policy Organization and Rules for Canadian Guide Tests. Stores Department. Canadian Girl Guides Association 548 King St. West, Toronto 2-B, Canada. Form 7-10M-10-57" [attached to page opposing front pastedown]
Library Subject (LOC)
Girls--Societies and clubs
Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Subjects
Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Names
Girl Guides Association
Girl Guides of Canada
Notes
"Reprint of 1938 edition as last revised by Lord Baden-Powell himself -- 1961"--t.p. Includes index.
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The Golden guide to American antiques

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1026
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Cole, Ann Kilborn
Publication Date
c1967
Call Number
745.1 COL
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
745.1 COL
Author
Cole, Ann Kilborn
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Golden Press
Publication Date
c1967
Series
Golden handbook
Physical Description
160 p. : ill. (some col.)
Inscription
"Jean L.", hand written in ink on title page of book
Library Subject (LOC)
Antiques
Notes
Signature on title page.
Includes bibliographical references (p.157-158) and index.
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The Guide handbook

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary6811
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Dennis, June
Edition
First ed.
Publication Date
1965
Call Number
369.4 DEN
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV015.35.5
Call Number
369.4 DEN
Edition
First ed.
Author
Dennis, June
Contributor
Gray, Ken
Publisher
Girl Guides of Canada
Publication Date
1965
Physical Description
xi, 178 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Inscription
Notes entered on notes pages "Holly Cleator" [handwritten in blue ink on front endpapers] "Holly Cleator 3550 McGill Street Vancouver 6. B. C." [handwritten in pencil on front endpapers] "Holly Cleator" [handwritten in cover]
Library Subject (LOC)
Girls--Societies and clubs
Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Subjects
Organizations - Girls' Societies and Clubs
Names
Cleator, Holly
Girl Guides of Canada
Notes
Pages 174-178 blank for "notes"
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Guide to marks on early Canadian silver, 18th and 19th centuries

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1008
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Langdon, John Emerson
Publication Date
c1968
Call Number
739.2 LAN
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
0770002447
9780770002442
Call Number
739.2 LAN
Author
Langdon, John Emerson
Place of Publication
Toronto
Publisher
Ryerson Press
Publication Date
c1968
Physical Description
viii, 104 p. : ill. ; 18 cm.
Inscription
"John Adams", handwritten in ink on cover page.
Library Subject (LOC)
Silversmiths--Canada
Hallmarks--Canada
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Handbook of pottery and porcelain marks

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1002
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Cushion, John Patrick
Honey, W. B. (William Bowyer), 1889-1956
Edition
3rd ed. rev.
Publication Date
1965
Call Number
738 CUS
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
738 CUS
Edition
3rd ed. rev.
Author
Cushion, John Patrick
Honey, W. B. (William Bowyer), 1889-1956
Place of Publication
London
Publisher
Faber and Faber
Publication Date
1965
Physical Description
477 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Inscription
"J. Adams", handwritten in ink on cover page.
Library Subject (LOC)
Pottery--Marks
Porcelain--Marks
Notes
Includes index.
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Hand tools section

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5019
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Publication Date
1965
Call Number
381 MCL
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV991.45.567
Call Number
381 MCL
Place of Publication
Vancouver
Publisher
McLennan, McFeely & Prior, Ltd.
Publication Date
1965
Physical Description
104 p. : ill. ; 30 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Commercial catalogs
Catalogs
Names
Oakalla Prison Farm
Object History
Salvaged from Oakalla Prison Farm
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Have yourself a very vintage Christmas : crafts, decorating tips, and recipes, 1920s-1960s

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary5851
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Waggoner, Susan
Publication Date
2011
Call Number
745.594 WAG
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
ISBN
978158479923
Call Number
745.594 WAG
Author
Waggoner, Susan
Contributor
Elkins, Jeff
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Stewart, Tabori & Chang
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
144 p.: ill. (some col.) ,photos.; 24 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Christmas decorations
Handicraft--United States
Christmas--United States--History
Notes
Includes index
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Historic towne of Smithville

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1174
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
McMahon, William H.
Publication Date
c1967
Call Number
974.9 MCM
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
974.9 MCM
Author
McMahon, William H.
Place of Publication
[Egg Harbor City, N.J.]
Publisher
Laureate Press
Publication Date
c1967
Physical Description
92 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Smithville, N.J.--History
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History of Burnaby Resource Guide

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary7492
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Digital Reference Collection
Material Type
Digital Resource
Accession Code
BV019.63.1
Author
Burnaby Village Museum
Place of Publication
Burnaby, BC
Publisher
City of Burnaby
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
21 p. : ill.
Library Subject (LOC)
Burnaby (B.C.)--History
Directories
Object History
Created from research gathered by Burnaby Village Museum staff into the diverse History of Burnaby.
Images
Digital Books
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The how and why wonder book of birds

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary3833
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Mathewson, Robert F.
Publication Date
c1960
Call Number
598.2 MAT
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV004.20.20
Call Number
598.2 MAT
Author
Mathewson, Robert F.
Contributor
Ferguson, Walter
Smith, Ned, 1919-1985
Wolf, Donald D.
Blackwood, Paul E., 1913-1997
White, Oakes A.
Place of Publication
New York, N.Y.
Publisher
Wonder Books
Grosset & Dunlap
Publication Date
c1960
Series
How and why wonder books series, No. 5009.
Physical Description
[48] p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.
Inscription
The How and Why Wonder Book of Birds
Library Subject (LOC)
Birds
Readers--Science
Subjects
Animals - Birds
Animals
Notes
Inculdes index.
White, Oakes A from Brookelyn Children's Museum, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Price: 59 cents
"Illustrated by Walter Ferguson and Ned Smith"
"Editorial producation" : Donald D. Wolf
"Edited under the supervision of Paul Everett Blackwood"
"Text and illustrations approved by Oakes A. White
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The how and why wonder book of insects

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary3853
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Rood, Ronald N.
Publication Date
c1960
Call Number
595.7 ROO
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV004.20.27
Call Number
595.7 ROO
Author
Rood, Ronald N.
Contributor
Koehler, Cynthia Iliff
Koehler, Alvin
Wolf, Donald D.
Blackwood, Paul E., 1913-1997
White, Oakes A.
Place of Publication
New York, N.Y.
Publisher
Wonder Books
Grosset & Dunlap
Publication Date
c1960
Series
How and why wonder books series, No. 5007.
Physical Description
48 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.
Inscription
The How and Why Wonder Book of Insects
Library Subject (LOC)
Insects
Nature--Pictorial works
Notes
Inculdes index.
White, Oakes A from Brookelyn Children's Museum, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Price: 59 cents
"Illustrated by Cynthia Iliff Koehler and Alvin Koehler".
"Editorial producation" : Donald D. Wolf
"Edited under the supervision of Paul Everett Blackwood"
"Text and illustrations approved by Oakes A. White
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The how and why wonder book of North America

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary6380
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Robbin, Irving
Publication Date
c1962
Call Number
970 ROB
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV014.17.56
Call Number
970 ROB
Author
Robbin, Irving
Contributor
Sweet, Darrell
Wolf, Donald D.
Place of Publication
New York
Publisher
Wonder Books
Publication Date
c1962
Series
How and why wonder books
Physical Description
48 p. : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ; 28 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
North America--Description and travel
Central America--Description and travel
West Indies--Description and travel
Juvenile literature
Notes
"Edited under the supervision of Dr. Paul E. Blackwood, U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Washington, D.C. Text and illustrations approved by Oakes A. White. Brooklyn Children's Museum, Boorklyn, New York." -- t.p.
"Illustrated by Darrell Sweet"
"Editorial production, Donald D. Wolf"
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The how and why wonder book of railroads

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary3834
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Scharff, Robert
Publication Date
c1964
Call Number
625.1 SCH
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV004.20.21
Call Number
625.1 SCH
Author
Scharff, Robert
Contributor
Zaffo, George J.
Wolf, Donald D.
Blackwood, Paul E., 1913-1997
White, Oakes A.
Place of Publication
New York, N.Y.
Publisher
Wonder Books
Publication Date
c1964
Series
How and why wonder books series, No. 5052.
Physical Description
48 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.
Inscription
The How and Why Wonder Book of Railroads
Library Subject (LOC)
Railroads
Railroad trains
Juvenile literature
Subjects
Transportation
Notes
Includes index.
White, Oakes A from Brookelyn Children's Museum, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Price: 59 cents.
"Illustrated by George J. Zaffo."
"Editorial producation" : Donald D. Wolf
"Edited under the supervision of Paul Everett Blackwood"
"Text and illustrations approved by Oakes A. White
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The how and why wonder book of rocks and minerals

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary3835
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Hyler, Nelson W.
Publication Date
c1960
Call Number
552 HYL
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV004.20.22
Call Number
552 HYL
Author
Hyler, Nelson W.
Contributor
Shannon, Kenyon
Blackwood, Paul E., 1913-1997
White, Oakes A.
Place of Publication
New York, N.Y.
Publisher
Wonder Books
Publication Date
c1960
Series
How and why wonder books series, No. 5004.
Physical Description
[48] p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.
Inscription
The How and Why Wonder Book of Rocks and Minerals Douglas & Susan Huffman
Library Subject (LOC)
Mineralogy
Rocks
Petrology
Minerals
Notes
Includes index.
White, Oakes A from Brookelyn Children's Museum, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Price: 50 cents
"Illustrated by Kenyon Shannon".
"Edited under the supervision of Paul Everett Blackwood"
"Text and illustrations approved by Oakes A. White
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The how and why wonder book of trees

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary3836
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Coe, Geoffrey
Publication Date
c1964
Call Number
582.16 COE
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Special Collection
Material Type
Book
Accession Code
BV004.20.23
Call Number
582.16 COE
Author
Coe, Geoffrey
Contributor
Koehler, Cynthia Iliff
Koehler, Alvin
Wolf, Donald D.
Blackwood, Paul E., 1913-1997
White, Oakes A.
Place of Publication
New York, N.Y.
Publisher
Wonder Books
Publication Date
c1964
Series
How and why wonder books series, No. 5053.
Physical Description
48 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 28 cm.
Inscription
The How and Why Wonder Book of Trees
Library Subject (LOC)
Trees
Notes
Includes index.
White, Oakes A from Brookelyn Children's Museum, Brooklyn, N.Y.
Price: 59 cents.
"Illustrated by Cynthia Iliff Koehler and Alvin Koehler". "Editorial producation" : Donald D. Wolf
"Edited under the supervision of Paul Everett Blackwood"
"Text and illustrations approved by Oakes A. White
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How to buy and sell old books : a priceless guide

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary945
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
American Life Foundation
Publication Date
c1965
Call Number
658.8 FRE
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
658.8 FRE
Author
American Life Foundation
Contributor
Freeman, Larry, 1904-1995
Place of Publication
Watkins Glen, N.Y.
Publisher
Century House
Publication Date
c1965
Physical Description
100 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Library Subject (LOC)
Booksellers and bookselling
Book collecting
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The Indian history of British Columbia : volume 1, the impact of the white man

https://search.heritageburnaby.ca/link/museumlibrary1308
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Author
Duff, Wilson, 1925-1976
Publication Date
1964
Call Number
970.411 DUF
Repository
Burnaby Village Museum
Collection
Reference Collection
Material Type
Book
Call Number
970.411 DUF
Author
Duff, Wilson, 1925-1976
Place of Publication
Victoria, B.C.
Publisher
British Columbia Dept. of Recreation and Conservation, Provincial Museum of Natural History and Anthropology
Publication Date
1964
Series
Anthropology in British Columbia ; no. 5
Physical Description
117 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.
Subjects
Indigenous peoples
Indigenous peoples - British Columbia
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