Friends in Feathers and Fur, and Other Neighbors: For Young Folks

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Johonnot, James, 1823-1888

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Friends in Feathers and Fur, and Other Neighbors: For Young Folks" by James Johonnot is a natural history book intended for children, likely written in the late 19th century. The work introduces young readers to various birds and small mammals, emphasizing their characteristics, behaviors, and interactions within their environment. The book aims to blend scientific facts with storytelling elements to engage and educate young audiences about the animal kingdom. The opening of the book presents an engaging introduction that outlines the author's aim and method, focusing on awakening the curiosity of children towards the natural world. It sets the stage for a series of lessons that describe different types of fowls, including chickens, ducks, and geese. Through observations of their appearances and behaviors, the text invites readers to explore and appreciate the unique traits of these animals, emphasizing the joy in learning about the living environment. The author presents these lessons in a way that combines informative descriptions with narratives that bring animal behaviors to life, fostering a sense of connection and curiosity in young readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Marcia Brooks, David T. Jones, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team (http://www.pgdpcanada.net) from digital material generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://www.archive.org/details/americana)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 88.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2009-02-14