A Natural History for Young People: Our Animal Friends in Their Native Homes
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| Author | Humphreys, Phebe Westcott, -1939 |
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| Title |
A Natural History for Young People: Our Animal Friends in Their Native Homes including mammals, birds and fishes |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Sonya Schermann and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "A Natural History for Young People: Our Animal Friends in Their Native Homes" by Mrs. Phebe Westcott Humphreys is a comprehensive scientific publication likely written in the late 19th century. This volume is tailored specifically for younger readers and serves as an introduction to the fascinating world of animals, exploring the relationships among various species, including mammals, birds, and fishes. The book aims to provide a clear and accessible understanding of animal classification while captivating the curiosity of its youthful audience. The opening of the book sets the stage for this exploration, detailing the author's motivation to create a natural history text that captures the interest of children without overwhelming them with complex scientific terminology. The preface outlines Humphreys' initiative to classify animals in a manner that is both understandable and engaging, as well as her desire to share knowledge influenced by her own childhood experiences with natural history. The text hints at the exciting discovery process ahead, encouraging young readers to view animals not just as pets or nuisances, but as part of a broader, interconnected family within the natural world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Natural history -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 50776 |
| Release Date | Dec 27, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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