
audiobook
Our Animal Friends IN THEIR Native Homes
PREFACE.
CONTENTS.
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.
Our Animal Friends.
Quadrumana—The Four-Handed Mammals.
THE GORILLA—THE STRONGEST APE.
THE BABOONS—THE DOG-HEADED MONKEYS.
THE AMERICAN MONKEYS.
THE LEMURS, OR FOX-HEADED MONKEYS.
This compact natural history opens a window onto the animal kingdom, inviting curious youngsters to explore mammals, birds, and fishes in the places they call home. Written in clear, approachable language, it sidesteps heavy jargon while still explaining the essential scientific terms that bring each creature’s classification to life. Over one hundred vivid illustrations—including colored plates, half‑tones, and wood engravings—bring the subjects to the page, making identification both fun and memorable.
The book follows a logical family‑by‑family arrangement, guiding listeners from the mighty bears and sleek cats to the playful dolphins and soaring eagles. Each section offers brief yet informative portraits that highlight habits, habitats, and distinguishing features, encouraging listeners to ask questions and observe the natural world around them. Perfect for classroom use or bedtime listening, it balances accurate modern science with the wonder of discovery, sparking a lasting love for wildlife.
Full title
A Natural History for Young People: Our Animal Friends in Their Native Homes including mammals, birds and fishes including mammals, birds and fishes
Language
en
Duration
~8 hours (515K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Sonya Schermann and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
Dec 27, 2015
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

d. 1939
A lively early-20th-century writer who moved easily between children’s books, journalism, photography, and garden writing. Her work is especially remembered for bringing a practical eye and a traveler’s curiosity to American landscapes and outdoor design.
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