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HISTORY AND WORK OF THE 
‘'Animal Snapshots,” by Silas A. Lottridge. Many of the 
common animals and birds are described and photographed. 
The book is partially from the standpoint of the huntsman, but 
the writer brings out the contrast of hunting animals and 
studying them. Henry Holt & Co., New York. Price, $1.75. 
"Half Hours with Lower Animals,” by C. F. Holder. 
Treats mainly of sea life and our common insects. The 
volume is intended as a supplementary school reader. Amer- 
ican Book Company. Price, 60 cents. 
Stories of Animal and Bird Life. 
“Bird World,” by J. H. Stickney and Ralph Hoffman. A 
reader for intermediate grades. Illustrated. Ginn & Co., 
Boston. Price, 60 cents. 
"Short Studies of Our Shy Neighbors,” by M. A. B. 
Kelly. These stories and studies include familiar animals 
and birds. The book is used in schools. American Book 
Co., Chicago. 50 cents. 
‘'Stories of Humble Friends,” by Katherine Pyle. Gives 
glimpses of school life among insects, birds, domesticated 
and wild animals. Used as school reader. American Book 
Co., Chicago. Price, 50’ cents. 
"Jimmy Suter,” by Martha James Lothrop. Lee & Shep- 
ard, Boston. Price, $1.25. We name this book, though not 
strictly a nature work, because we consider such works suit- 
able for libraries. It is meant for children and much space 
is given to methods of boys in organizing societies for bird 
protection. 
Humane Literature. 
The American Humane Education Society publish and 
distribute many leaflets on the care of animals and birds. 
They give especial attention to domesticated animals. Their 
work is especially helpful among children and schools. The 
children organize societies known as the Band of Mercy, the 
object being to teach kindness, justice and mercy to all ani- 
mals. The information given in the leaflets of this society 
in regard to the proper food, care and treatment of horses. 
