Bird Day; How to prepare for it by Charles Almanzo Babcock
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"Bird Day; How to Prepare for It" by Charles Almanzo Babcock is a guidebook aimed at educators and students, written in the early 20th century. The book discusses the concept of "Bird Day," a special day dedicated to the study and appreciation of birds, emphasizing its importance in schools to foster a love for nature and conservation among children. The text likely blends elements of educational methodology with a passionate plea for
the protection of birds and their habitats. The opening of the work outlines the inception of "Bird Day," driven by the realization of children's enthusiasm for bird observation. It recounts letters of support from prominent figures advocating for a dedicated day to celebrate birds, highlighting the intrinsic value of studying them. Babcock emphasizes the need to develop a positive sentiment towards birds in children, addressing issues like the despoliation of birds for fashion and the importance of their ecological roles in controlling insect populations. Through this foundation, the author seeks to inspire educational practices that prioritize nature study and promote awareness of environmental conservation in young minds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Babcock, Charles Almanzo, 1847-1922 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 01031590 |
| Title | Bird Day; How to prepare for it |
| Credits |
Produced by Bryan Ness, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Bird Day |
| Subject | Birds -- Juvenile and popular literature |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 21266 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-21266-1 |
| Release Date | Apr 30, 2007 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 792 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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