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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.

Credits: 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.)

Author: Humphreys, Phebe Westcott, -1939

EBook No.: 50776

Published: Dec 27, 2015

Downloads: 303

Language: English

Subject: Natural history -- Juvenile literature

LoCC: Science: Zoology

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:50776:2 2015-12-27T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Humphreys, Phebe Westcott en 1
2024-11-09T23:37:33Z A Natural History for Young People: Our Animal Friends in Their Native Homes

This edition has images.

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.

Credits: 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.)

Author: Humphreys, Phebe Westcott, -1939

EBook No.: 50776

Published: Dec 27, 2015

Downloads: 303

Language: English

Subject: Natural history -- Juvenile literature

LoCC: Science: Zoology

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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