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Although first published in eighteen sixty-nine, Charles Kingsley's Madam How and Lady Why remains a classic book on earth science. Presented as a series of easy conversations dealing with natural phenomenon like earthquakes, volcanoes, coral reefs etc, it gives readers a... Read Full Overview

My dear boys, -When I was your age, there were no such children's books as there are now. Those which we had were few and dull, and the pictures in them ugly and mean: while you have your choice of books without number, clear, amusing, and pretty, as well as really instructive,... Read Full Overview

Introduces children to geology through conversations about earthquakes, volcanoes, coral reefs, and so on. Encourages children to wonder about the distinctive features of the landscape about them and how they came to be that way. Suitable for ages 10 to 14.

In this engaging introduction to natural science, Charles Kingsley presents complex scientific concepts in a way that is accessible to young readers. Through the characters of Madam How and Lady Why, Kingsley explores the natural world, explaining geological processes, the... Read Full Overview

First published in 1869, "Madame How and Lady Why" is a classic children's science book by English priest, professor, historian, and author Charles Kingsley. He was most well-known during his lifetime for his efforts on behalf of Christian socialism and advocacy for reforms... Read Full Overview

Charles Kingsley (12 June 1819 - 23 January 1875) was a broad church priest of the Church of England, a university professor, social reformer, historian and novelist. He is particularly associated with Christian socialism, the working men's college, and forming labour cooperatives... Read Full Overview

This Book "Madam How and Lady Why; Or, First Lessons in Earth Lore for Children" has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present... Read Full Overview

Charles Kingsley (12 June 1819 - 23 January 1875) was a broad church priest of the Church of England, a university professor, social reformer, historian and novelist. He is particularly associated with Christian socialism, the working men's college, and forming labour cooperatives... Read Full Overview

Did you ever wish you knew how to explain natural phenomena such as earthquakes and volcanoes to your children? Search no more, this book has all the answers (at least all the ones that were known in 1869) and gives them in a pedagogical way. Listed on the Ambleside homeschooling... Read Full Overview

My dear boys, -When I was your age, there were no such children's books as there are now. Those which we had were few and dull, and the pictures in them ugly and mean: while you have your choice of books without number, clear, amusing, and pretty, as well as really instructive,... Read Full Overview

Madam How And Lady Why was a classic children's book written by Charles Kingsley, remaining a popular bedtime choice for discerning parents today. This lovely text explains natural phenomenon in a whimsically educational manner, offering its listeners enthralling details of a... Read Full Overview