The Brook and its Banks. 



By the late Rev. J. G. WOOD. 

 With many Illustrations. Small 410. Cloth, gilt edges. 3&. 6d. 



' The style is very attractive, and so is the manner in which the author takes the 

 reader into his confidence, giving him advice about observing animals, procuring and 

 preserving specimens, and the management of an aquarium. The illustrations are 

 numerous and good, and in harmony with the letterpress. A nicer book for boys 

 than this it would be hard to imagine.' Spectator. 



' No more delightful book can be cited among the writings of its lamented author 

 than "The Brook and its Banks." 'Saturday Review. 



1 Few writers have done so much to familiarise boys and girls with the simple 

 facts of natural history as Mr. Wood, for he always painted the inhabitants of fields, 

 forests, and rivers from actual eye-witness, and pressed home his lessons by cheery 

 anecdotes sure to be remembered.' The Graphic, 



Nature, Curious and Beautiful. 



By RICHARD KERR, F.G.S., F.R.A.S., 



Author of * Hidden Beauties of Nature,' etc. 



With Sixty-nine Illustrations, from drawings made by the Author. 



Crown 8vo. Cloth gilt. Printed on Art Paper. 33. 6d. 

 ' It is well adapted to interest young readers in nature.' The Time*. 

 'It is wonderful as a fairy tale.' The Schoolmaster. 



Ponds and Rock Pools. 



With Hints on Collecting for, and the Management 

 of, the Micro-Aquarium. 



By HENRY SCHERREN, F.Z.S. 

 With many Illustrations. Crown 8vo. Cloth gilt. 2s. 



' A history of most of the inhabitants of ponds and sea-pools which are likely to 

 fall under the notice of a young biological student.' Academy. 



' The author has a pleasant, staightforward style, and has avoided as far as 

 possible the use of high-sounding names and language calculated to deter his un- 

 scientific readers from taking up the study of the contents of " Ponds and Rock 

 Pools." He has produced a book full of helpful hints to the young collector, and one 

 which should, we think, have the effect of causing many to strive to know more 

 about the hidden beauties of Nature.' Zoologist. 



4 The book is a delightful and instructive companion for the seaside or the banks 

 of pond and stream, and should bring its possessors many happy and profitable 

 hours. ' Scotsman. 



Popular Natural History for Boys 

 and Girls. 



By W. J. GORDON. 



With many Illustrations. Crown 8vo. Cloth. 2s. 6d. 



' Facts are given in a way that awakes interest, and there is no lack of good 

 stories. Boys and girls could not have a better introduction to one of the subjects 

 which never fail to delight young and old. It is a book that ought to be in every 

 house.' London Quarterly Review. 



f Imparts a great deal of trustworthy and up to-date information about all kinds 

 of animals in a way that is strictly scientific as well as popular.' Daily Telegraph. 



' Admirably adapted to make the study of natural history popular with boys and 

 girls.' English Churchman. 



4 It is one of the best single-volume natural histories we have met with.' 

 Publishers' Circular. 



LONDON: THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY. 



