An Alphabet of Quadrupeds : Comprising descriptions of their appearance and habits

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Anonymous

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"An Alphabet of Quadrupeds" by Anonymous is a children's illustrated reference book that likely dates back to the mid-19th century. This work, formatted in an alphabetical manner, provides descriptions of various quadrupeds, focusing on their appearances and habits. It serves as an educational tool for young readers to learn about animals through engaging illustrations and straightforward explanations. The book systematically introduces a range of quadrupeds, from familiar farm animals like cows and sheep to exotic species like kangaroos and leopards. Each entry highlights distinctive traits of the animal, such as behavior, habitat, diet, and human interactions. It explains not only the physical characteristics and daily habits of these animals but also their significance in different cultures and ecosystems. With a blend of factual information and whimsical illustrations, the book captures the curiosity of children, making learning about the animal kingdom both enjoyable and informative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Jason Isbell, Katie Hernandez and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2012-07-29