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Title: Peter Parley's Wonders of the Earth, Sea, and Sky

Note: Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Charlene Taylor, Tom Cosmas and the Online
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Summary: "Peter Parley's Wonders of the Earth, Sea, and Sky" by Samuel G. Goodrich is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This work is aimed at a youthful audience, focusing on natural history and the phenomena of the natural world, including geology, paleontology, and meteorology. Goodrich, writing as Peter Parley, endeavors to engage young readers by presenting scientific concepts in an accessible and engaging way, encouraging a sense of wonder and admiration for the forces of nature. The opening of the book establishes its educational intent by presenting the author's philosophy on teaching natural history. Goodrich critiques the limitations of many educational texts, emphasizing the need for an engaging approach that prioritizes understanding over rote memorization. He begins by exploring the layers of the Earth, or strata, and introduces readers to ancient creatures that once inhabited the world, such as the Ichthyosaurus, Plesiosaurus, and other extinct animals. Drawing on both his travels and the work of naturalists, he aims to inspire curiosity and appreciation for the marvels of the Earth, setting the stage for an exploration of various wonders that will follow in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Goodrich, Samuel G. (Samuel Griswold), 1793-1860

EBook No.: 62982

Published: Aug 20, 2020

Downloads: 72

Language: English

Subject: Geology -- Juvenile literature

Subject: Astronomy -- Juvenile literature

Subject: Ocean -- Juvenile literature

LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Physical geography

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Peter Parley's Wonders of the Earth, Sea, and Sky

Note: Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Charlene Taylor, Tom Cosmas and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Summary: "Peter Parley's Wonders of the Earth, Sea, and Sky" by Samuel G. Goodrich is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This work is aimed at a youthful audience, focusing on natural history and the phenomena of the natural world, including geology, paleontology, and meteorology. Goodrich, writing as Peter Parley, endeavors to engage young readers by presenting scientific concepts in an accessible and engaging way, encouraging a sense of wonder and admiration for the forces of nature. The opening of the book establishes its educational intent by presenting the author's philosophy on teaching natural history. Goodrich critiques the limitations of many educational texts, emphasizing the need for an engaging approach that prioritizes understanding over rote memorization. He begins by exploring the layers of the Earth, or strata, and introduces readers to ancient creatures that once inhabited the world, such as the Ichthyosaurus, Plesiosaurus, and other extinct animals. Drawing on both his travels and the work of naturalists, he aims to inspire curiosity and appreciation for the marvels of the Earth, setting the stage for an exploration of various wonders that will follow in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Goodrich, Samuel G. (Samuel Griswold), 1793-1860

EBook No.: 62982

Published: Aug 20, 2020

Downloads: 72

Language: English

Subject: Geology -- Juvenile literature

Subject: Astronomy -- Juvenile literature

Subject: Ocean -- Juvenile literature

LoCC: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Physical geography

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.