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. .. JUST READY. PRICE, $1 NET... Nature Study For Grammar Grades A Manual for the Guidance of Pupils below the High School i n th e St udy of Nature BY WILBUR S. JACKMAN, A.B. Dep't of Natural Science, Chicago Normal School Author of " Nature Study for the Common Schools," " Nature Study and Related Subjects, " Nature Study Record," " Field Work in Nature Study," etc. REVISED EDITION In preparing this Manual, it has been the author's aim to propose, within the com- prehension of grammar school pupils, a few of the problems which arise in a thoughtful study of nature, and to offer suggestions designed to lead to their solution. That pupils need some rational and definite directions in nature study, all are gen- erally agreed. But to prepare the outlines and suggestive directions necessary, and to place these within the reach of each pupil, is more than any ordinary teacher has time to do, even granting that she is fully prepared for such work. The utter futility of depending upon oral suggestions during the class hour, when the pupils are supposed to be doing individual work, is easily apparent on a moment's reflection. With a manual of directions in hand, each pupil may be made strictly responsible for a certain amount of work, either in the field or in the laboratory. This removes all occasion for that inter- ruption in his work, which is, otherwise, due to the pupil's attempt to think and at the same time hear what the teacher says. " Practical, complete, and, all in all, is the best mr.nual we know to lit the student to do really effective science work in the high school . . . Altogether both teacher and pupils who use this book are to be congratulated, for we are sure that through its use the whole field of nature study will assume new definiteness, practicality and interest." —Soulhon liducalioiial Journal. "It is decidedly practical, and will be welcomed by many teachers who wish to re- spond in an intelligent way to the demand for nature study." — Inland Educator. PUBLISHED BY THE MACMILLAN COMPANY, New York.