A Catechism of Familiar Things; by Anonymous
"A Catechism of Familiar Things" by Anonymous is an educational reference work written in the late 19th century. This text is designed for use in schools and families, providing a thorough examination of common objects, their histories, and the scientific phenomena surrounding them. It covers a wide array of topics, including elements of nature, agriculture, animal life, and everyday materials, aimed at enhancing the reader's understanding of the world. At the start
of this catechism, the author introduces basic concepts related to water, discussing its forms—liquid, solid (ice), and gas (vapor)—and its significant role in sustaining life and the environment. The text explains various natural phenomena such as dew, rain, and snow, alongside details about the atmosphere and weather-related events like wind and lightning. This introductory segment serves both as a foundation for more complex discussions within the book and as a means to engage young learners with simple yet informative explanations, using clear definitions to facilitate understanding. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Title |
A Catechism of Familiar Things; Their History, and the Events Which Led to Their Discovery. With a Short Explanation of Some of the Principal Natural Phenomena. For the Use of Schools and Families. Enlarged and Revised Edition. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | AG: General Works: Dictionaries and other general reference books |
| LoC Class | LT: Education: Textbooks |
| Subject | Science -- Popular works |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 16728 |
| Release Date | Sep 20, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 305 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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