The Stories Mother Nature Told Her Children by Jane Andrews
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| Author | Andrews, Jane, 1833-1887 |
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| Title | The Stories Mother Nature Told Her Children |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | The story of the amber beads -- The new life -- The talk of the trees that stand in the village street -- How the Indian corn grows -- Water-lilies -- The carrying trade -- Sea-life -- What the frost giants did to Nannie's run -- How Quercus Alba went to explore the underworld, and what came of it -- Treasure-boxes -- A peep into one of God's storehouses -- The hidden light -- Sixty-two little tadpoles -- Golden-rod and asters. |
| Credits | Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "The Stories Mother Nature Told Her Children" by Jane Andrews is a collection of enchanting tales written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a delightful introduction to the wonders of nature, aimed primarily at children. Each story conveys various lessons about the natural world, personifying elements of nature, like the trees and animals, to impart wisdom and spark curiosity in young readers. The opening portion of the book introduces readers to Mother Nature, who is portrayed as a nurturing figure with a deep connection to the earth. In a vivid narrative, we meet a little Scottish girl named Jeanie, who possesses a necklace of amber beads filled with tiny creatures encased in resin. The story unfolds as Mother Nature recounts how these amber beads originated from ancient forests, revealing a captivating past. Through Jeanie's discovery, the reader is invited to explore the wonders of nature, learning about the beauty and intricacies of the world around her while engaging with the themes of curiosity and the interconnectedness of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | Natural history -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 5792 |
| Release Date | May 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 90 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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