An indispensable guide for teachers in the method of nature study that will inform their efforts to bring children in direct contact with things, to cultivate the habit of careful observation and discrimination, to create a living interest in the surroundings, and to encourage independent thought. Includes a full explanation of the benefits of nature study, the way to conduct nature lessons indoors and a full range of seasonal studies outside, as well as the preparation and management of valuable aids to the study of nature, such as the aquarium, the terrarium, the garden, and museum. Strongly recommended as a companion to Anna Botsford Comstock's The Handbook of Nature Study.

A Nature Study Guide by W. S. Furneaux has proven, over the years, to be an extremely valuable instructional tool for teachers and home schooling parents alike. In this book, Furneaux shows parents how to bring children into direct contact with the things of nature and help them learn how to carefully observe what they see. Ideas are also provided on how to help children develop a living interest in their surroundings as well as to encourage independent thought.

Other helpful portions of this classic book include a full explanation of the benefits of nature study, ideas on how to teach nature lessons indoors and a full range of outdoor studies based around the seasons. Instruction on how to prepare and manage valuable aids to teaching nature topics (such as an aquarium, terrarium, garden and museum) are also included.

A guidebook to the four seasons, calling attention to many of the more striking objects and phenomena which reveal themselves to the country rambler. The awakening of nature dominates the discussion in Spring. In Summer the focus shifts to the various habitats--woods, hedgerows, wastes, streams, heaths, bogs, marshes, fields, and meadows--and what can be found there. Fruits and seeds and preparation for winter are the main topics in Autumn. The condition of plants, animals, and trees in Winter round out the year. The 171 illustrations depicted in 46 Plates at the beginning of the original book are separated in this edition and inserted as individual illustrations where they are referenced in the text.