The Sea-Shore, Shown to the Children by Theodore Wood
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"The Sea-Shore, Shown to the Children" by Theodore Wood is a children's educational book that likely dates back to the late 19th century. This work aims to introduce young readers to the wonders of marine life found along the coast, helping them engage their curiosity and observational skills. Through descriptive explanations and colorful illustrations, it invites children to explore the sea's diverse creatures and habitats, emphasizing the beauty and intrigue of the
shore. At the start of the book, the author outlines the purpose of the text, which is to guide children in discovering the rich variety of life found on the beach. The first chapter begins with a focus on fishes, detailing how certain species, like the gobies and smooth blenny, can be found in shallow rock pools exposed at low tide. Wood explains their characteristics and behaviors, encouraging readers to observe these aquatic creatures first-hand. The opening portion captivates with vivid descriptions and creates an engaging platform for young explorers to appreciate the natural world at the seaside. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wood, Theodore, 1862-1923 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Chisholm, Louey, 1863-1948 |
| Illustrator | Kelman, Janet Harvey, 1873-1957 |
| Title | The Sea-Shore, Shown to the Children |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: T. C. & E. C. Jack,1907. |
| Series Title | Shown to the children series; 4. |
| Credits | D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by University of California libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Marine animals -- Juvenile literature |
| Subject | Marine plants -- Juvenile literature |
| Subject | Seashore -- Juvenile literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 66669 |
| Release Date | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 318 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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