BOOK REVIEW 271 



Stones of Childhood and Nature, by Elizabeth V. Brown, World 

 Book Co , New York, pages 192. $.40. 



Another of the nature and industry readers is "Stories of Chid- 

 hood and Nature." designed for supplementary work in the fitth 

 and sixth grades. The stories are carefully selected and present 

 much useful information in a style that will appeal strongly to 

 children. Among the subjects treated are the cicada, starfish, 

 tropical trees, ants, beetles, peanuts, cotton and childhood stories. 

 Choice poems by some of our well-known authors add to the teach- 

 ing value of the book. 



It is printed in a clear, bold type and is nicely illustrated. 



I believe the author has accomplished what she states to be the 

 purpose of the book, "To open the door and let the children go out 

 to the woods and fields and shore where countless things of interest 

 invite and await them," and "to respond to the human interest of 

 children." 



B. B. K. 



