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

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

TEACHERS' AIDS

0:59

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

6:18

THE POPLAR TREE

2:16

WHO LOVES THE TREES BEST?

0:27

LEAVES IN AUTUMN

3:54

BOB WHITE

0:44

HOW MARY GOT A NEW DRESS

2:32

THE PLAID DRESS

2:41

THE GODDESS OF THE SILKWORM

2:22

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 (181K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

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

Release date

Feb 25, 2005

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

Hetty Sibyl Browne

Hetty Sibyl Browne

1875–1966

A teacher and education writer of the early 20th century, she helped shape reading materials for children and also wrote about rural schooling in the American South. Her work blends classroom experience with a clear interest in how young readers learn.

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W. K. (William Knox) Tate

W. K. (William Knox) Tate

1870–1917

A teacher and education reformer, he wrote about rural schools with the urgency of someone trying to improve everyday life. His books and readers reflect both practical schoolwork and a larger belief that education could strengthen communities.

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Sarah Withers

Sarah Withers

Known for educational readers that have stayed in circulation for generations, this author is best associated with classic schoolbooks created for young learners. Her name appears on enduring titles such as The Child's World and The Literary World readers.

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