How Children Fail
by Holt, John
How Children Fail is a non-fiction book by John Holt, published in 1964 and republished in 1982 in a revised edition. It is considered a classic text in the field of education, and has sold over a million copies. In this book he cites personal teaching and research experiences that led him to the belief that traditional schooling does more harm than good to a child's ability and desire to truly learn.
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HOW CHILDREN FAIL
by Holt, John
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- 1995
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How Children Fail
by Holt, John
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- 1964
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How Children Fail
by Holt, John
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- 1980
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How Children Fail
by Holt, John
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- 1974
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London: Pelican, 1974. Book. Very Good. Mass Market Paperback. Reissue. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" Tall. Very good copy of Holt's classic educational text.. Item Price
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How Children Fail (Classics in Child Development)
by Holt, John
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Collected Poems 1909-1935
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How Children Fail
by John Holt
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- 1988
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Random House Publishing Group, 1988. Paperback. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend… Read more about this item Item Price
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How Children Fail
by John Holt
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- 1965
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Pitman, 1965. Hardcover. Good/Good. 1965. 181 pages. Black jacket over orange cloth. Pages are lightly tanned and thumbed at the edges, with light foxing. Binding has remained firm. Boards are a little rub worn, slight shelf wear to corners, spine and edges. Corners are a little bumped. Spine ends are mildly crushed. Light wear to unclipped dust jacket… Read more about this item Item Price
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How Children Fail
by Holt, John
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How Children Fail (Pelican S.)
by John Holt
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How Children Fail
by Holt, John
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How Children Fail (Classics in Child Development)
by Holt, John
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How Children Fail
by Holt, John
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- 1980-06T
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How Children Fail
by HOLT, John
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- 1964
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New York: A Delta Book, 1964. Softcover. Good. Nineteenth printing. With an introduction by Allan Fromme. Rubbing and toning, good in wrappers. Item Price
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How Children Fail
by John Holt
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- 1982
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Random House Publishing Group, 1982. Paperback. Acceptable. Disclaimer:A readable copy. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. Pages can include considerable notes-in pen or highlighter-but the notes cannot obscure the text. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Item Price
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How Children Fail
by John Holt
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- 1968
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Pitman, New York, 1968. Reprint. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Very Good. Size: 8vo 7 3/4 - 9 3/4". xviii + 181pp. Binding firm, spine cocked. Dust jacket has faded spine. Edges browned slightly. Ex-library, with minimal stamps and markings (Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre). Covers slightly marked. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Education;… Read more about this item Item Price
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How Children Fail
by Holt, John
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How Children Fail (Classics in Child Development)
by Holt, John
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How Children Fail (Classics in Child Development)
by Holt, John
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How Children Fail
by Holt, John
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