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100 1 _aElson, William H.
_q(William Harris),
_d1856-1935
245 1 4 _aThe Elson Readers, Book 5
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-10-01
508 _aProduced by Mike Pullen
520 _a"The Elson Readers, Book 5" by William H. Elson and Christine M. Keck is an educational reader designed for fifth-grade students, likely written in the early 20th century. This anthology emphasizes quality and variety in children's literature, incorporating American and British classics, notable poems, adventure stories, and ethical themes suitable for classroom use. The overarching goal appears to be enriching children's appreciation for literature through a curated selection of engaging and educational texts. At the start of the reader, a detailed preface explains the fundamental principles guiding its compilation, which include quality, variety, organization, quantity, and practical helps for classroom instruction. The opening segment introduces the metaphor of a "magic glass," likening the reader to Merlin's enchanted crystal, prompting students to explore the vast worlds of nature, history, and adventure waiting to be discovered within its pages. Following this visionary introduction, lessons on animals, birds, nature, and human experiences are outlined as part of the curriculum, highlighting narratives that encourage imagination and moral development. The preface sets the stage for a journey through literature that promises to instill a lasting love of reading in young learners. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aReaders
700 1 _aKeck, Christine M.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9106
999 _c50952
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