How Does a Tree Grow? Or, Botany for Young Australians

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Bonwick, James, 1817-1906

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"How Does a Tree Grow? Or, Botany for Young Australians" by James Bonwick is an educational publication written in the mid-19th century. This book takes the form of a dialogue, aimed primarily at young readers, to explain the basic principles of botany, particularly concerning tree growth and the various components of plants. The author, who served as a sub-inspector of schools in Victoria, intends to illuminate the subject of botany for young Australians, making it engaging and accessible. The story revolves around a curious boy named Willie who learns about the growth of trees through conversations with his father. The dialogue includes discussions on how trees absorb nutrients through their roots and leaves, the structure of trees, and the process of photosynthesis. Willie explores various scientific concepts, such as the role of gases and nutrients in the growth process, the structure of seeds and flowers, and the differences between various types of plants. The narrative blends engaging storytelling with educational insights, prompting young readers to appreciate the complexity and beauty of the botanical world around them while fostering a sense of wonder and inquiry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by David E. Brown and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain works at The National Library of Australia.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 81.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2018-05-12