This edition had all images removed.
Title:
A Catechism of Familiar Things;
Their History, and the Events Which Led to Their Discovery.
With a Short Explanation of Some of the Principal Natural Phenomena. For the Use of Schools and Families. Enlarged and Revised Edition.
Note: Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "A Catechism of Familiar Things" by Anonymous is an educational reference work written in the late 19th century. This text is designed for use in schools and families, providing a thorough examination of common objects, their histories, and the scientific phenomena surrounding them. It covers a wide array of topics, including elements of nature, agriculture, animal life, and everyday materials, aimed at enhancing the reader's understanding of the world. At the start of this catechism, the author introduces basic concepts related to water, discussing its forms—liquid, solid (ice), and gas (vapor)—and its significant role in sustaining life and the environment. The text explains various natural phenomena such as dew, rain, and snow, alongside details about the atmosphere and weather-related events like wind and lightning. This introductory segment serves both as a foundation for more complex discussions within the book and as a means to engage young learners with simple yet informative explanations, using clear definitions to facilitate understanding. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Anonymous
EBook No.: 16728
Published: Sep 20, 2005
Downloads: 154
Language: English
Subject: Science -- Popular works
LoCC: General Works: Dictionaries and other general reference books
LoCC: Education: Textbooks
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
A Catechism of Familiar Things;
Their History, and the Events Which Led to Their Discovery.
With a Short Explanation of Some of the Principal Natural Phenomena. For the Use of Schools and Families. Enlarged and Revised Edition.
Note: Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Sankar Viswanathan, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "A Catechism of Familiar Things" by Anonymous is an educational reference work written in the late 19th century. This text is designed for use in schools and families, providing a thorough examination of common objects, their histories, and the scientific phenomena surrounding them. It covers a wide array of topics, including elements of nature, agriculture, animal life, and everyday materials, aimed at enhancing the reader's understanding of the world. At the start of this catechism, the author introduces basic concepts related to water, discussing its forms—liquid, solid (ice), and gas (vapor)—and its significant role in sustaining life and the environment. The text explains various natural phenomena such as dew, rain, and snow, alongside details about the atmosphere and weather-related events like wind and lightning. This introductory segment serves both as a foundation for more complex discussions within the book and as a means to engage young learners with simple yet informative explanations, using clear definitions to facilitate understanding. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Anonymous
EBook No.: 16728
Published: Sep 20, 2005
Downloads: 154
Language: English
Subject: Science -- Popular works
LoCC: General Works: Dictionaries and other general reference books
LoCC: Education: Textbooks
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.