
HEATH SUPPLEMENTARY READERS
THE WONDERS OF THE JUNGLE
PRINCE SARATH GHOSH - Book One
D. C. HEATH AND COMPANY - BOSTON NEW YORK CHICAGO ATLANTA - DALLAS SAN FRANCISCO LONDON
PREFACE
ILLUSTRATIONS
THE WONDERS OF THE JUNGLE
CHAPTER I - The Midnight Pool
CHAPTER II - The Law of the Jungle
CHAPTER III - The Elephants' Bath
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.
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
Mar 16, 2008
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

b. 1883
An Indian-born writer who built a literary career in Britain and the United States, he mixed adventure, fantasy, and folklore in stories that introduced many readers to imagined and remembered worlds of South Asia. His life seems to have been as colorful as his fiction, with publishers presenting him as "Prince Sarath Ghosh of Ghoshpara."
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