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FOUR VALUABLE BOOKS 



The Teaching of General Science 



By W. L. ElKENBEERY 



In this book the author discusses the necessity of the creation of a technique of presenta- 

 tion that will properly diffuse scientific knowledge. Detailed consideration is given to ex- 

 periments in the instruction of the public in which the character of the general science 

 movement, as well as its connection with the past history of science teaching, its relation to 

 the established sciences and its place in the new science of education, is depicted. 



This volume is not a manual of class-room methods. It contains the subject-matter of 

 the general science course, together with the objectives and principles of organization of 

 general science. The author has provided a brief bibliography of periodical literature of 

 general science. Every teacher of science should have a copy. $2.00, postpaid $2.15 



A. Laboratory Manual for Comparative 



By LiBBIE ri. HvjIAN 



This volume attempts to supply the need of a laboratory manual of vertebrate anatomy 

 based on the comparative plan. It presents, in addition to general chapters on animal form, 

 the characters and classification of the chordates and vertebrate development, a study of 

 each system of vertebrates beginning with the exoskeleton and ending with the. nervous 

 system. The comparative anatomy of each system is studied in a succession of forms from 

 the elasmobranch to the animal. An important feature of this manual is the explanatory 

 and descriptive material it contains. Each system under survey is accompanied by appropriate 

 diagrams and directions for dissection. $2.50, postpaid $2.70 



. A Naturalist in the Great Lakes Region 



By Elliott R. Downing 

 An interesting account of the flora and fauna of the Great Lakes region coupled with a 

 description of the geological and physiographic development which has affected the dis- 

 tribution of plants and animals. There are innumerable suggestions for the student who 

 wishes to supplement his laboratory work with field notes in botany, biology, and geology. 

 Teachers will find much material for advanced courses, and field work. $3.50, postpaid $,3.70 



Evolntion, Genetics, and Eugenics 



By HoR.\Tio Hackett New.man 



This book has been prepared to meet a specific demand for an account of the various 

 phases of evolutionary biology, condensed within the scope of one volume of moderate size. 

 It contains a carefully selected collection of excerpts from the writings of many authors of 

 diverse theories. $3-75, postpaid $3.90 



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