The Wonders of the Jungle, Book One

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The Wonders of the Jungle, Book One

by Sarath Kumar Ghosh

EN·~3 hours·23 chapters

Chapters

23 total
1

HEATH SUPPLEMENTARY READERS

0:04
2

THE WONDERS OF THE JUNGLE

0:01
3

PRINCE SARATH GHOSH - Book One

0:02
4

D. C. HEATH AND COMPANY - BOSTON NEW YORK CHICAGO ATLANTA - DALLAS SAN FRANCISCO LONDON

0:05
5

PREFACE

3:48
6

ILLUSTRATIONS

0:42
7

THE WONDERS OF THE JUNGLE

0:01
8

CHAPTER I - The Midnight Pool

10:37
9

CHAPTER II - The Law of the Jungle

11:06
10

CHAPTER III - The Elephants' Bath

8:46

Description

In this charming introductory volume, children are invited into the bustling world of the jungle, where familiar creatures such as elephants, bears, and tigers live out their daily lives. The author weaves scientific facts about each animal into vivid, story‑like scenes, turning lessons about trunks, paws, and habitats into a gentle adventure. By following the animals from a midnight pool to a river crossing, young listeners learn why an elephant sprays water instead of drinking directly, or how a buffalo navigates the grasslands.

Beyond the facts, the narrative encourages imagination and reasoning, asking listeners to consider the motives behind each behavior and to see the natural world as a pattern of cooperation and care. Moral reflections appear subtly, highlighting qualities like obedience and community through the examples of the elephant, buffalo, and flamingo. The book’s lively illustrations and clear language make it a perfect supplement for early readers who love animals and want to explore the science behind their wonder.

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Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (177K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2008-03-16

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Sarath Kumar Ghosh

Sarath Kumar Ghosh

b. 1883

A Bengali writer and storyteller from the late colonial era, he is best remembered for vivid adventure tales that bring jungle life and imperial India into sharp, lively focus.

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