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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.
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.
1923. Talks about Mountains and Rivers, Volcanoes, Earthquakes and
Geysers and Other Things. J.H. Fabre, as some few people know, is
the author of half a score of well-filled volumes in which he has
set down the results of fifty years of observations, study and
experiment. Under Fabre's magic touch the commonplace phenomena of
daily life take on new meaning, and the beauty of science lies
unlocked to the observer. This book gives a general account of the
earth on which we live. It takes the dryness out of geography, and
makes volcanoes, glaciers, seas, earthquakes and a thousand other
tremendous things as interesting as they are important. See other
titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.
Starting with a mixture of iron filings and sulphur, Uncle Paul
awakens in his young nephews an eagerness to learn more about the
properties of the elements. Through a series of carefully-devised
experiments and conversations about the experiments, he leads the
boys to an understanding of some of the basic principles of
chemistry. Excellent as a follow-on to "The Story Book ofScience"
and "The Secret of Everyday Things" by the same author. Suitable
for ages 11 and up.
Fascinating conversations with Uncle Paul reveal the mysteries
behind the dyeing and weaving of cloth, the lighting and heating of
homes, the processing involved in bringing oil, coffee, tea,
spices, and other foodstuffs to the table, and the power of water
in all its manifestations. Excellent as follow-on to The Story Book
ofScience. Numerous black and white illustrations complement the
text. Suitable for ages 11 and up.
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