
BEGINNERS’ ZOOLOGY
CHAPTER I THE PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY
CHAPTER II PROTOZOA (One-celled Animals)
CHAPTER III SPONGES
CHAPTER IV POLYPS (CUPLIKE ANIMALS)
CHAPTER V ECHINODERMS (SPINY ANIMALS)
CHAPTER VI WORMS
CHAPTER VII CRUSTACEANS
CHAPTER VIII INSECTS
CHAPTER IX MOLLUSCS
The opening lays a friendly foundation, explaining what biology means and how zoology fits within the wider study of life. It walks listeners through the basic functions that distinguish living things—from feeding and growth to the way organisms use energy. Simple experiments and everyday examples help translate abstract ideas into clear, memorable concepts.
From there the narrative moves into a systematic survey of animal groups, beginning with the simplest protozoans and working up through sponges, insects, fish, birds, and mammals. Each chapter presents the defining features, habits, and habitats of its subjects, using vivid descriptions and occasional hands‑on activities that make the material feel alive and accessible.
Designed for newcomers, the tone stays conversational and encouraging, turning what could be a dense textbook into an engaging auditory journey. Listeners will come away with a solid grasp of the living world’s building blocks and a curiosity to explore the diversity of creatures that share our planet.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (299K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
Toronto: Macmillan, 1921.
Credits
Richard Tonsing, Peter Becker, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2024-04-05
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
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