An Introduction to Nature-study

An illustrated, practical manual for nature-study that trains students in close observation and simple experiments using common plants and animals. Organized in two parts—plant life and animal life—it treats seeds, leaves, stems, flowers, trees, ferns, mosses, and fungi, then mammals, birds, amphibians, insects, and invertebrates, with instructions for field work, school journeys, and a monthly nature calendar. Each chapter pairs step-by-step observation exercises with explanatory descriptions, questions, and additional tests aimed at secondary students and adaptable for younger pupils, emphasizing learning methods over rote facts and using accessible specimens and clear illustrations.