| Author |
Wright, Julia McNair, 1840-1903 |
| Title |
Nature readers : Seaside and wayside No. 2
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| Alternate Title |
Nature readers : Sea-side and way-side. No. 2
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| Original Publication |
Boston: D. C. Heath & Co., 1888, copyright 1901.
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| Note |
No. 2 describes ants, flies, earthworms, beetles, barnacles, and star-fish.
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| Credits |
Carla Foust and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Nature Readers: Seaside and Wayside No. 2" by Julia McNair Wright is a collection of nature study lessons written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on exploring various aspects of nature found by the seaside and along paths, specifically detailing creatures such as ants, flies, earthworms, and beetles. It's designed primarily for children to foster curiosity and appreciation for the natural world around them. The opening of the book sets the tone by inviting young readers to wander with the author through various natural environments, including breezy hills and sandy shores, emphasizing the importance of keeping their minds and eyes open to the beauty and wisdom of nature, even in seemingly humble creatures. The initial lessons introduce ants, detailing their anatomy, living conditions, and social structures, illustrating their industriousness and cooperative nature. Through vivid description and engaging language, Wright encourages children to observe and learn about these critters directly from nature, making the lessons interactive and insightful. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
QH: Science: Natural history
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| Subject |
Readers
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| Subject |
Nature study -- Juvenile literature
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71843 |
| Release Date |
Oct 9, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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