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YOUNG FOLKS' LIBRARY - SELECTIONS FROM THE CHOICEST LITERATURE OF ALL LANDS; FOLK-LORE, FAIRY TALES, FABLES, LEGENDS, NATURAL HISTORY, WONDERS OF EARTH, SEA AND SKY, ANIMAL STORIES, SEA TALES, BRAVE DEEDS, EXPLORATIONS, STORIES OF SCHOOL AND COLLEGE LIFE, BIOGRAPHY, HISTORY, PATRIOTIC ELOQUENCE, POETRY
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LIST OF COLORED ILLUSTRATIONS
THE MARVELS OF NATURE - By - EDWARD S. HOLDEN, M.A., Sc.D. LL.D.
WHAT THE EARTH'S CRUST IS MADE OF - (From The World's Foundations.) - By AGNES GIBERNE.
AMERICA THE OLD WORLD - (From Geological Sketches.) - By L. AGASSIZ.
SOME RECORDS OF THE ROCKS - (From A First Book in Geology.) - By N.S. SHALER, S.D.1
THE PITCH LAKE IN THE WEST INDIES - (From At Last.) - By C. KINGSLEY.
A STALAGMITE CAVE - (From the Voyage of the Challenger.) - By SIR C. WYVILLE THOMSON, KT., LL.D., ETC.
THE BIG TREES OF CALIFORNIA - (From Studies Scientific and Social.) - By ALFRED RUSSEL WALLACE.
This volume opens a grand tour of the planet’s most astonishing sights, guiding listeners from the thunder‑crashing geysers that pierce the earth’s crust to the glittering constellations that crown the night sky. Each chapter blends clear, lively narration with vivid descriptions of volcanic eruptions, deep‑sea abysses, and soaring mountain peaks, inviting curious minds to picture the marvels as if they were standing right beside them.
Beyond the striking natural wonders, the book weaves in fascinating facts about the creatures that inhabit these realms—sponges thriving in dark caverns, birds riding thermals over deserts, and the hidden ecosystems of coral reefs. The narrative’s gentle pacing and occasional wonder‑filled anecdotes make complex science feel like an adventure story, perfect for young listeners eager to explore the world without leaving home.
All of this is presented in a compact, richly illustrated format, where each spoken passage is complemented by imagined illustrations that bring the earth, sea, and sky to vivid life.
Full title
Young Folks' Library, Volume XI (of 20) Wonders of Earth, Sea and Sky Wonders of Earth, Sea and Sky
Language
en
Duration
~10 hours (583K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Juliet Sutherland, Sandra Brown, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Release date
2005-05-23
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
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