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Macé, Jean
1815
1894
Mace, Jean
Moreau, Jean
Gatty, Alfred, Mrs.
1809
1873
Gatty, Margaret Scott
The History of a Mouthful of Bread
And its effect on the organization of men and animals
Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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"The History of a Mouthful of Bread" by Jean Macé is an educational work likely written in the late 19th century that explores the science behind digestion and nutrition in an engaging and understandable manner for children. It offers a delightful yet thorough examination of how food sustains life and is transformed within living beings, emphasizing the interconnectedness of humans and nature. The opening portion introduces the book in a conversational tone, addressing a young reader and establishing a friendly rapport that invites curiosity. It begins with an exploration of why people eat, inviting the child to consider the biological processes that turn a mouthful of food into essential nutrients for the body. The narrative unfolds with charming analogies and vivid explanations about how various parts of the human body, like hands, mouths, and stomachs, work together in the act of eating and digestion, all while encouraging an appreciation for the complexity and wonder of the human body and nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Physiology -- Juvenile literature
Natural history -- Study and teaching
Human anatomy -- Juvenile literature
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