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Secret of Everyday Things
SKU
047875
ISBN
9781599152523
Grade 6-9
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Charlotte Mason
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Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
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Description
Enter the science conversations of Uncle Paul, and his nephews and nieces (Jules, Emile, Claire, and Marie). The children are full of questions—as are you—about the manmade and the natural (enough to fill 67 chapters). You'll learn about human creations such as soap, matches, needles (and the clothing made from them), pottery, and bread. Also discuss naturally occurring materials such as the three states of matter, types of precipitation, air, light, germs, and more. Cozy and educational, the text is a fabulous read aloud to introduce and discuss science topics (you will have to deal with Emile and the others interrupting periodically). Originally written by a self-taught French schoolteacher, this reprint was first printed in English in 1920. Periodic footnotes from “the Translator," help place these writings in their 21st century context. 6"x 9", 387 pgs, pb. ~ Ruth
Publisher's Description of Secret of Everyday Things
Fascinating conversations with Uncle Paul reveal the mysteries behind the dyeing and weaving of cloth, the lighting and heating of homes, the processing involved in bringing oil, coffee, tea, spices, and other foodstuffs to the table, and the power of water in all its manifestations. Excellent as follow-on to The Story Book of Science.
Details
| Product Format: | Paperback |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Yesterday's Classics |
| Author: | Jean Henri Fabre |
| Grades: | 6-9 |
| ISBN: | 9781599152523 |
| Length in Inches: | 9 |
| Width in Inches: | 6 |
| Height in Inches: | 1 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.3 |
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