| Author |
Grund, Francis J. (Francis Joseph), 1805?-1863 |
| LoC No. |
03020557
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| Title |
Popular lessons in astronomy, on a new plan : in which some of the leading principles of the science are illustrated by actual comparisions, independent of the use of numbers
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| Original Publication |
Boston: Carter, Hendee and Co., 1833.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Bob Taylor, The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Popular Lessons in Astronomy, on a New Plan; in which some of the leading principles of the science are illustrated by actual comparisons, independent of the use of numbers" by Francis J. Grund is an educational scientific publication written in the early 19th century. The book serves as a guide for teaching astronomy to young students, using a visual approach to help learners grasp the relative sizes, distances, and movements of celestial bodies without relying heavily on numerical data. In this work, Grund employs a novel teaching method that utilizes comparative visual representations to illustrate complex astronomical concepts. He explains the structure of the solar system, detailing the planets' orbits, relative sizes, and the nature of celestial movements. The lessons cover various topics, including the Earth’s rotation, the phases of the Moon, the definition of comets, and the characteristics of other planets, all presented with diagrams to make learning accessible and engaging. The book also addresses Earth's geography, dividing it into zones and continents, thereby anchoring astronomical concepts in a familiar context for students. Overall, it emphasizes understanding through observation and comparison, making it a valuable resource in the field of science education. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
QB: Science: Astronomy
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| Subject |
Astronomy -- Juvenile literature
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71943 |
| Release Date |
Oct 23, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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