This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: The Macmillan company in 1905 in 216 pages; Subjects: Nature study; History / General; Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature / General; Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature / Experiments & Projects; Nature / General; Nature / Essays; Nature / Reference; Science / Study & Teaching;