How Does a Tree Grow? Or, Botany for Young Australians

Name: How Does a Tree Grow? Or, Botany for Young Australians
Author: James Bonwick

By James Bonwick

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A father guides his curious son through basic botany in a conversational frame that explains how plants build wood and grow. The text breaks plant matter into carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, notes that water combines gases, and describes leaves absorbing atmospheric gases and carbonic acid. It traces nutrients from ash and soil into plants via rootlets, surveys minerals found in plant ash, and shows that different species require different soil foods. The account also examines soil fertility, the effects of overuse or excess richness, and practical manures such as wood ashes, seaweed, and bone dust.

About the Author

James Bonwick

James Bonwick was an Australian author and educator known for his contributions to children's literature and natural history. His works often aimed to engage young readers with scientific concepts and historical narratives. Notable titles include "Astronomy for Young Australians," which introduces basic astronomical principles, and "Captain Cook in New South Wales; Or, The Mystery of Naming Botany Bay," which explores the historical significance of Captain Cook's voyages. Bonwick's writing reflects a commitment to making learning accessible and enjoyable for children, particularly in the fields of science and history.