Peter Parley's Wonders of the Earth, Sea, and Sky

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Goodrich, Samuel G. (Samuel Griswold), 1793-1860.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Peter Parley's Wonders of the Earth, Sea, and Sky" by Samuel G. Goodrich is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This work is aimed at a youthful audience, focusing on natural history and the phenomena of the natural world, including geology, paleontology, and meteorology. Goodrich, writing as Peter Parley, endeavors to engage young readers by presenting scientific concepts in an accessible and engaging way, encouraging a sense of wonder and admiration for the forces of nature. The opening of the book establishes its educational intent by presenting the author's philosophy on teaching natural history. Goodrich critiques the limitations of many educational texts, emphasizing the need for an engaging approach that prioritizes understanding over rote memorization. He begins by exploring the layers of the Earth, or strata, and introduces readers to ancient creatures that once inhabited the world, such as the Ichthyosaurus, Plesiosaurus, and other extinct animals. Drawing on both his travels and the work of naturalists, he aims to inspire curiosity and appreciation for the marvels of the Earth, setting the stage for an exploration of various wonders that will follow in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Charlene Taylor, Tom Cosmas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 67.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2020-08-20