The Book Catalog
Nature Study

Handbook of Nature Study

Anna Botsford Comstock
Cornell University Press; Paperback; 912 pp.

A matchless handbook for nature study, this book will guide you through plant, animal, insect and earth studies.  The author was the founder and head of the Department of Nature Study at Cornell University. We hold this book in high esteem and use it throughout the Living Books Curriculum as a help in planning nature walks and as a reference. Used in Grades Two through Eight.

Christian Liberty Nature Reader: Book 3

Julia McNair Wright
Christian Liberty Press; Paperback; 160 pp.

Nature Reader, Book 3 is the third in a series of eight wonderful readers. The author guides us through a short description of some aspect of nature in the expectation that it will, “Teach the children to see the glory of Christ in all of nature.” This beautifully illustrated reader exposes young students to the daily routine of various animals. Review questions are provided in the text to help homeschooling parents evaluate the comprehension level of the child.

The Burgess Bird Book for Children

Thornton W. Burgess
Dover; 260 pp.

The Burgess Bird Book for Children by Thornton W. Burgess is an enchanting collection of forty-five stories of bird lore. It teaches a wealth of information while infusing a sense of reverence and care for the natural world. Burgess is renowned for his ability to blend facts with humor, drama and suspense. This book is among his best.