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100 1 _aBonwick, James,
_d1817-1906
245 1 0 _aHow Does a Tree Grow? Or, Botany for Young Australians
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2018-05-12
508 _aProduced by David E. Brown and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain works at The National Library of Australia.)
520 _a"How Does a Tree Grow? Or, Botany for Young Australians" by James Bonwick is an educational publication written in the mid-19th century. This book takes the form of a dialogue, aimed primarily at young readers, to explain the basic principles of botany, particularly concerning tree growth and the various components of plants. The author, who served as a sub-inspector of schools in Victoria, intends to illuminate the subject of botany for young Australians, making it engaging and accessible. The story revolves around a curious boy named Willie who learns about the growth of trees through conversations with his father. The dialogue includes discussions on how trees absorb nutrients through their roots and leaves, the structure of trees, and the process of photosynthesis. Willie explores various scientific concepts, such as the role of gases and nutrients in the growth process, the structure of seeds and flowers, and the differences between various types of plants. The narrative blends engaging storytelling with educational insights, prompting young readers to appreciate the complexity and beauty of the botanical world around them while fostering a sense of wonder and inquiry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPlants -- Australia -- Juvenile literature
653 _aPlant physiology -- Juvenile literature
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57142
999 _c97973
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