THE 



CHILD'S BOOK OF NATURE. 



For the use of Families and Schools ; intended to aid Mothers and 

 Teachers in Training Children in the Observation of Nature. In 

 Three Parts. PART I. Plants. PART II. Animals. PART III. 

 Air, Water, Heat, Light, &c. By WORTHINGTON HOOKER, M.D., 

 Author of "Physician and Patient," "Human Physiology," &c. 

 Kichly Illustrated. With Questions for the use of Teachers. 

 The Three Parts complete in one vol. small 4to, Muslin, $1 25 ; 

 Separately, Muslin, 50 cents each. 



The Child's Book of Nature, by Dr. Worthington Hooker, is a valuable Amer- 

 ican contribution to the literature designed for the young. It describes the ways 

 of nature in the maintenance of plants, animals, and things that pertain to air, 

 water, heat, light, &c., very correctly, and so simply that the volume may be 

 taken into use as a reading-book by any tolerably quick child between four and 

 five years old. It requires more power for the comprehension of its later pages, 

 but the whole of it may be easily mastered before a child has reached the age of 

 ten. In mastering it he will have learned what children ought to learn, and may 

 be brought to enjoy almost as keenly as their faiiy lore. We hope that there 

 will be a large sale in England for this admirably-planned child's book. The 

 author talks philosophy with a man's brain and a child's tongue, showing a skill 

 not common in those who profess to teach the yonng. London Examiner. 



It is one of the most interesting ^nd satisfactory books of the kind which has 

 recently come under our notice. The illustrations in all departments are excel- 

 lent.^. Y. Daily News. 



A capital book, full of useful information, happily imparted, to aid mothers 

 and teachers in training children in the observation of nature. Buy it and use 

 it, and you will find it worth twice as much as it costs. N. Y. Observer. 



As intended to supply an actual want, this is one of the most valuable books 

 of the day. N. Y. Sun. 



One of the most attractive guides to the study of natural history for the 

 young that htt ever come under our notice. Brooklyn Daily Eagle. 



We comrireim it as worthy a place in families and schools, where young chil- 

 dren are to be educated. Genessee Evangelist. 



An instructive book for children and youth one which will be read by them 

 with avidity for their own amusement, and which is admirably adapted for use 

 as a text-book in schools. Phila. Christian Observer. 



A model book for children. Its interest would enchain their attention, and its 

 moral and religious lessons are appropriate and excellent. Evangelist. 



It can not fail of proving a blessing to every domestic circle into which it is in- 

 troduced. N. Y. Chronicle. 



A work which answers a want long experienced by the rising generation. It 

 fills 'a void in our catalogue of juvenile literature. We commend it to the con- 

 sideration of parents. Troy Daily Times. 



We recommend every mother, and every teacher, and all who are attempting 

 the education of children, to get this book. It will abundantly repay the outlay. 

 Boston Congregationalist. 



The idea of Dr. Hooker is a noble one, and the manner in which he has per- 

 formed his labor can not but meet with general approbation. Troy Daily Whig. 



A most agreeable and useful book for children. While it delights, it also in- 

 structs them. Detroit Tribune. 



One of the finest books for the young which we have received for many a day. 

 Let parents buy, and read, and instruct their children from such works as this. 

 Christian Offering (Oshawa, C. W.) 



An admirable work for children. N. Y. Teacher. 



Interesting and profitable. Protestant Churchman. 



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