Author: William S. FurneauxPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Natural history
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Author: Edith Marion Patch
Author: George Francis AtkinsonCountryside Rambles (Yesterday's Classics)
Author: W. S. FurneauxPublisher:
ISBN: 9781633340466
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 268
Book Description
A guidebook to the four seasons, calling attention to the more striking objects and phenomena that reveal themselves to a country rambler. Focus in Spring is on the awakening of nature. In Summer on what can be found in various habitats. In Autumn on fruits, seeds, and preparation for winter. In Winter, on condition of plants, animals, and trees.
The "Look About You" Nature Study Books, Book III (Yesterday's Classics)
Author: Thomas W. HoarePublisher:
ISBN: 9781633341111
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 108
Book Description
Starting with buds and seeds, Uncle George inspires Tom, Frank, and Dolly to observe changes in plant growth over days and even weeks. By setting up an aquarium for their finds from the pond, Uncle George faciliates their observation of the life cycle of frogs, toad, and newts. And building a larva cage with multiple compartments provides housing for caterpillars and caddis worms so his youthful companions can watch their transformation into butterflies and caddis flies.Throughout Uncle George asks questions to prompt their discoveries and guide their comparisons.
The "Look About You" Nature Study Books, Book II (Yesterday's Classics)
Author: Thomas W. HoarePublisher:
ISBN: 9781633341128
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Whether they encounter a tulip in the garden or gulls at the seashore, Uncle George encourages Tom, Frank, and Dolly to observe carefully, and make comparisons. In their travels they spot weasels and otters along a stream and mice in a cornfield. They witness the harvesting of grain and discover properties of hot air, and water in various forms.
Author: Jean-Henri Fabre
Author: Edmund Selous
Author: Sir Archibald Geikie
Author: Archie Frederick Collins