Illustrated Science for Boys and Girls

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Illustrated Science for Boys and Girls

by Anonymous

EN·~3 hours·16 chapters

Chapters

16 total
1

E-text prepared by Roger Frank

3:06
2

HOW NEWSPAPERS ARE MADE.

29:27
3

UMBRELLAS.

15:16
4

PAUL AND THE COMB-MAKERS.

12:53
5

IN THE GAS-WORKS.

20:56
6

RACING A THUNDER-STORM.

15:26
7

AUGUST’S “’SPERIMENT.”

25:23
8

THE BIRDS OF WINTER.

15:25
9

SOMETHING ABOUT LIGHT-HOUSES.

20:08
10

“BUY A BROOM! BUY A BROOM!”

14:20

Description

A lively guide for curious minds, this illustrated volume turns everyday marvels into hands‑on lessons. Bright drawings accompany clear explanations, inviting boys and girls to explore how common objects and processes come to life. The book’s tone is conversational, making complex ideas feel approachable without sacrificing accuracy.

From the bustling world of newspaper production to the delicate craft of umbrella making, each chapter opens a new window onto the world. Readers will wander through gas‑works, watch birds of winter, discover how beavers shape their habitats, and even follow the journey of a log to a mill. With anecdotes, simple experiments, and vivid sketches, the book encourages young listeners to ask questions and see science in the ordinary things around them.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (208K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2008-06-17

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

A

Anonymous

Some of literature’s most enduring works were created without a known name attached, which gives them an extra sense of mystery. In many cases, the missing identity shifts attention away from the writer and onto the story, ideas, or tradition behind the work.

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