The History of a Mouthful of Bread by Jean Macé

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Author Macé, Jean, 1815-1894
Translator Gatty, Alfred, Mrs., 1809-1873
Title The History of a Mouthful of Bread
And its effect on the organization of men and animals
Note Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The History of a Mouthful of Bread" by Jean Macé is an educational work likely written in the late 19th century that explores the science behind digestion and nutrition in an engaging and understandable manner for children. It offers a delightful yet thorough examination of how food sustains life and is transformed within living beings, emphasizing the interconnectedness of humans and nature. The opening portion introduces the book in a conversational tone, addressing a young reader and establishing a friendly rapport that invites curiosity. It begins with an exploration of why people eat, inviting the child to consider the biological processes that turn a mouthful of food into essential nutrients for the body. The narrative unfolds with charming analogies and vivid explanations about how various parts of the human body, like hands, mouths, and stomachs, work together in the act of eating and digestion, all while encouraging an appreciation for the complexity and wonder of the human body and nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class LA: Education: History of education
LoC Class QP: Science: Physiology
Subject Education
Subject Natural history -- Juvenile literature
Subject Physiology -- Juvenile literature
Subject Natural history -- Study and teaching
Subject Human anatomy -- Juvenile literature
Category Text
EBook-No. 6970
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Sep 3, 2012
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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