02535cam a22003493u 4500 71942 UtSlPG 20260610134649.0 m cr n 260607r20231896utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 04009010 UtSlPG en iso639-1 QK Parsons, Frances Theodora, 1861-1952 Plants and their children Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-10-23 Bob Taylor, the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Plants and their Children" by Frances Theodora Parsons is a children's educational book written in the late 19th century. The publication focuses on teaching young readers about the various aspects of plant life, how plants grow, reproduce, and their importance to the ecosystem. Through engaging narratives and illustrations, it aims to cultivate a sense of curiosity and appreciation for nature in children, making it accessible and enjoyable. The opening portion introduces readers to the concept of plants, particularly apples, through a lively and imaginative narrative that encourages children to relate everyday experiences in nature to their learning. Parsons employs vivid descriptions of an apple orchard, inviting readers to explore the lifecycle of an apple from blossom to fruit while engaging them with questions that stimulate curiosity. The section also outlines practical suggestions for teachers to enhance classroom learning with observations of nature, underscoring the significance of hands-on experiences with the natural world. Overall, this initial part sets a foundation for understanding and appreciating the intricate connections between plants, their growth processes, and their roles in a child’s learning journey. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York: American Book Company, 1896 Botany -- Juvenile literature Plants -- Juvenile literature Smith, Alice Josephine, 1859-1909 https://archive.org/details/plantstheirchildpars/page/n5/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71942 112668 112668