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Great French entomologist's charming essays on insect life combine scientific rigor with the style of a literary classic. Beautifully written passages reveal the intricate, fascinating worlds of the beetle, cicada, praying mantis, glow-worm, wasp, grub, cricket, locust, and other creatures as they hunt, build nests, feed families, and more. Rare volume will delight any naturalist.
Originally published in 1917, "The Story Book of Science" is a
detailed children's story book about nature. "Uncle Paul" teaches
his niece and nephews about nature with a passion and zeal rarely
seen in science books. Each of the 80 chapters in the book
illustrates some new truth about nature from a godly perspective,
and serves as a launching pad for interesting discussions. "Uncle
Paul" relates things in ways that are easy to picture. Children
will learn how many balls the size of the earth it would take to
fill the sun (if it were hollow), that volcanic orifices have
safety valves which help to prevent disastrous earthquakes, and how
ants milk their own cows. They will also learn how to tell some
poisonous mushrooms from others, how pearls are made, how to remove
venom from bites, and much more. The units of measure in this book
are a little antiquated, and the vocabulary can be challenging at
times. However, the context of "The Story Book of Science" always
makes the lessons so clear that younger children can still enjoy
it. The story form of the book, with the children asking questions
and marveling alongside Uncle Paul, combined with interesting
information make "The Story Book of Science" accessible to a wide
range of ages. The science itself is amazingly accurate. There is
even a discussion about relative motion on trains, which actually
didn't have a "theory" until Einstein. "The Story Book of Science"
was written by Jean Henri Fabre, whose infectious enthusiasm and
animated, genuine interest in nature as made by God, makes it well
worth the reading. The literary charm of the book, coupled with
stories of the ants' subterranean city, the spider's suspension
bridge, the mystery behind thunder and lightning, the year and its
seasons, and much more, make "The Story Book of Science" a classic
that will be enjoyed by children for years to come.
The wonders of plant and animal life told with rare literary charm
by Uncle Paul in conversations with three children. Besides such
stories as the ants' subterranean city, the spider's suspension
bridge, and the caterpillars' processing, he unlocks the mystery
behind thunder and lightning, clouds and rain, the year and its
seasons, and volcanoes and earthquakes. Suitable for ages 9 to 12.
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