HANDBOOK OF NATURE STUDY

1986 (originally published 1911), 887 pages, b/w photos & drawings. Re-issue of classic natural history guide for teachers and others seeking information about their natural environment. Encompasses all living things common in northeastern states, plus rocks, minerals, and weather. Discussion and illustrations about each kind of animal or phenomena are followed by lesson plan. Written by Cornell University’s founder of the Dept. of Nature Study and first woman appointed to Cornell faculty. Paperback; 6 x 9-1/4″.