Publisher's Synopsis
The Burgess Animal Book for Children is a classic children's book written by Thornton W. Burgess. The book is a collection of stories and facts about animals that are commonly found in North America. The stories are told in a charming and engaging way, making it a perfect read-aloud book for parents to share with their children. The book is divided into sections, each one focusing on a different group of animals, such as birds, mammals, and reptiles. Each section includes a variety of stories and facts about the animals, including their habitats, behaviors, and unique characteristics. The book is beautifully illustrated with black and white drawings, which add to the charm of the stories. Overall, The Burgess Animal Book for Children is a timeless classic that is sure to delight children and adults alike with its fascinating stories and charming illustrations.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.
