The Child's World: Third Reader

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The Child's World: Third Reader

by Hetty Sibyl Browne, W. K. (William Knox) Tate, Sarah Withers

EN·~3 hours·58 chapters

Chapters

58 total
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THE CHILD'S WORLD - THIRD READER - BY - HETTY S. BROWNE Extension worker in rural school practice Winthrop Normal and Industrial College Rock Hill, S.C. - SARAH WITHERS Principal Elementary Grades and Critic Teacher Winthrop Normal and Industrial College - AND - W.K. TATE Professor of Rural Education George Peabody College for Teachers Nashville, Tenn. - JOHNSON PUBLISHING COMPANY Richmond, Virginia

0:25
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TEACHERS' AIDS

0:59
3

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

6:29
4

THE POPLAR TREE

2:20
5

WHO LOVES THE TREES BEST?

0:27
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LEAVES IN AUTUMN

4:06
7

BOB WHITE

0:44
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HOW MARY GOT A NEW DRESS

2:42
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THE PLAID DRESS

2:49
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THE GODDESS OF THE SILKWORM

2:28

Description

A warm, thoughtfully organized collection invites young readers to explore classic tales while building confidence in decoding and comprehension. The volume is paired with practical teaching aids—colorful charts, word and phrase cards, and a concise manual—so both seasoned and novice educators can guide children through each lesson with ease. Its balanced mix of folklore, poetry, and short narratives offers a gentle progression from simple sentences to richer, more descriptive language.

Among the stories, a humble Greek couple welcomes two weary strangers, sharing their modest harvest and hospitality despite their own scarcity. Their simple kindness sets the stage for a timeless lesson about generosity and the hidden rewards of opening one’s home to those in need. Interwoven with such fables are brief biographical sketches of historical figures and regional histories, giving students a glimpse of the past while reinforcing reading skills. This blend of imagination and fact makes the book an engaging bridge between early literacy and a broader world of knowledge.

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Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (186K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Suzanne Shell, David King, and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Release date

2005-02-25

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

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Hetty Sibyl Browne

1875–1966

An early 20th-century educator, she helped shape practical, child-focused reading materials and rural school teaching in the American South. Her best-known work today includes school readers such as The Child’s World and a notable report on experimental rural education.

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W. K. (William Knox) Tate

W. K. (William Knox) Tate

1870–1917

Best known for his work in rural education, this early 20th-century writer helped shape conversations about country schools in the American South. He also coauthored children’s readers, showing a practical interest in how young students learned day by day.

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Sarah Withers

Sarah Withers

Focused on home education, neurodivergence, and self-advocacy, this writer blends practical guidance with lived experience. Her work is especially aimed at families and readers trying to navigate systems that often feel confusing or unsupportive.

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