Rollo's Philosophy [Fire] by Jacob Abbott

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Author Abbott, Jacob, 1803-1879
Title Rollo's Philosophy [Fire]
Series Title The Rollo Series
Note Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Rollo's Philosophy [Fire]" by Jacob Abbott is a children's educational book written in the mid-19th century. It is part of the Rollo series, which aims to engage young readers in philosophical and scientific concepts through the adventures of its young protagonist, Rollo. The book focuses on the nature of fire and combustion, presenting Rollo's explorations and discussions with characters like his father and Jonas. At the start of the book, Rollo is introduced waiting for Jonas while observing fireflies, and his curiosity about fire leads him into a series of discussions about combustion and how fires are maintained. Through a detailed exchange with Jonas about covering coals to encourage slow combustion, readers are gradually introduced to the principles of how fires work and the science behind making charcoal. The opening sets the stage for Rollo's inquisitive nature and his eagerness to learn, as he ponders the nature of various substances and their reactions, laying the groundwork for a fun yet enlightening exploration of fire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Families -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Education -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Fire -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Physical sciences -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Thought and thinking -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Gunpowder -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Combustion -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 62726
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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