Publisher's Synopsis
The Burgess Animal Book for Children is a classic children's book written by Thornton W. Burgess. The book is an educational and entertaining guide to the animals that inhabit the woods and fields of North America. The book is written in a conversational style that is easy for children to understand, and it is filled with charming illustrations that bring the animals to life. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different group of animals. The first section covers mammals, including rabbits, squirrels, and bears. The second section covers birds, including robins, blue jays, and woodpeckers. The third section covers reptiles and amphibians, including snakes, turtles, and frogs. The final section covers insects and other invertebrates, including spiders, butterflies, and worms.Throughout the book, Burgess provides interesting facts about each animal, including its habitat, diet, and behavior. He also includes stories and anecdotes that help children understand the animals' personalities and quirks. The book is a great resource for parents and teachers who want to introduce children to the wonders of nature, and it is sure to inspire a lifelong love of animals and the outdoors.1920. A charmingly written introductory-level book for young minds to the four-footed friends, little and big, which form so important a part of the wild life of the United States and Canada. The purpose of the book is to acquaint the reader with the larger groups-orders, families, and divisions of the latter, so that typical representatives may readily be recognized and their habits understood.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
