Plants and their children by Frances Theodora Parsons

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Author Parsons, Frances Theodora, 1861-1952
Illustrator Smith, Alice Josephine, 1859-1909
LoC No. 04009010
Title Plants and their children
Original Publication New York: American Book Company, 1896.
Note Reading ease score: 86.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Bob Taylor, the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "Plants and their Children" by Frances Theodora Parsons is a children's educational book written in the late 19th century. The publication focuses on teaching young readers about the various aspects of plant life, how plants grow, reproduce, and their importance to the ecosystem. Through engaging narratives and illustrations, it aims to cultivate a sense of curiosity and appreciation for nature in children, making it accessible and enjoyable. The opening portion introduces readers to the concept of plants, particularly apples, through a lively and imaginative narrative that encourages children to relate everyday experiences in nature to their learning. Parsons employs vivid descriptions of an apple orchard, inviting readers to explore the lifecycle of an apple from blossom to fruit while engaging them with questions that stimulate curiosity. The section also outlines practical suggestions for teachers to enhance classroom learning with observations of nature, underscoring the significance of hands-on experiences with the natural world. Overall, this initial part sets a foundation for understanding and appreciating the intricate connections between plants, their growth processes, and their roles in a child’s learning journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QK: Science: Botany
Subject Botany -- Juvenile literature
Subject Plants -- Juvenile literature
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EBook-No. 71942
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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