Flower Object Lessons

Author : M Emm Le Maout
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781537604961
Total Pages : 58 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (49 download)

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Download or read book Flower Object Lessons: Or, First Lessons in Botany written by M Emm Le Maout and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-09-10 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This little work of 55 pages, illustrated by 47 woodcuts, has been translated for the purpose of placing within the reach of those interested in object teaching a manual that is most admirably adapted for the purpose, and is offered to parents and teachers with the belief that it fully supplies a gap in the literature of our country. The Following Testimonials, from high authorities, are all that are deemed necessary to call attention to the merits of this book. Of Miss Peabody, the pioneer of kindergarten teaching in this country, and of her friend and co-adjutor, Madam Kriege. it is needless to say that their approbation would not be given inconsiderately. The same may truly be affirmed of Prof. Russell and Drs. Van Der Weyde and Douai. To the last, has been justly ascribed the merit of '* having made the Duchy of Altenburg one of the best educated portions of thoroughly educated Germany." "I have no doubt that it is a great advance upon former botanies for beginners; and, for the older children of the kindergartens, say from live to seven, would be highly useful. The little book * * ought to be followed by a translation of the whole work." -Madam Kriege, to the translator. "Under skilful presentations [the Flower Object Lessons] will prove of the greatest import towards kindling the love of nature, sharpening the senses, and all the mental powers, and exciting moral sentiments." -Dr. Adolf Douai, in preface. "I like exceedingly the informal method of presenting flowers to children, that I find in your little book, and feel sure that in this way they can best be led to observe and compare." -Miss Elizabeth P. Peabody, to the translator. "We wish Miss Page's little book in the hands of all parents as well as teachers, that they may read it, and learn what real teaching ought to be." -Prof. P. H. Van Der Weyde, in "The Manufacturer and Builder." Having thought for a long time that the Science of Botany might be rendered especially available in furnishing topics for object lessons, admirably suited to young children, because they love flowers, and are interested in being told about them, I welcome the little book entitled "Flower Object Lessons; or First Lessons in Botany. From the French of M. Emm. Le Maout," as the harbinger of a new era in the study of Botany. I think it will be a good introduction to the more advanced study of that science, and give it my cordial recommendation. -John L. Russell, Botanist, to the translator.