Child's Health Primer For Primary Classes
by OpenStories
Original author: Jane Andrews
"Child's Health Primer For Primary Classes" by Jane Andrews is an educational guide written in the late 19th century. This work aims to teach children fundamental concepts of physiology and hygiene with a particular emphasis on the harmful effects of intoxicating substances such as alcoholic drinks, stimulants, and narcotics. It serves as a primer that simplifies complex bodily functions and health topics, making them accessible for young learners. The opening of the work discusses the necessity of educating children about the effects of alcohol and other substances on the human body, highlighting recent legislation mandating such education in schools. It is framed around the belief that knowledge can help shape healthier lifestyles and prevent negative health impacts. The introduction sets a tone of urgency and responsibility regarding children's health education, underscoring the importance of practical understanding over technical jargon as it progresses into basic anatomy and health principles relevant to young readers.
Child's Health Primer For Primary Classes, by Jane Andrews. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #25646.
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21 Chapters
- 1.Preface270 words
- 2.Preface: 546 words
- 3.Chapter I: Joints and Bones1,634 words
- 4.Chapter II: Muscles795 words
- 5.Chapter III: Nerves1,649 words
- 6.Chapter IV: What Is Alcohol?821 words
- 7.Chapter V: Beer622 words
- 8.Chapter VI: Distilling397 words
- 9.Chapter VII: Alcohol355 words
- 10.Chapter VIII: Tobacco496 words
- 11.Chapter IX: Opium192 words
- 12.Chapter X: What Are Organs?1,475 words
- 13.Chapter XI: What Does the Body Need for Food?1,062 words
- 14.Chapter XII: How Food Becomes Part of the Body877 words
- 15.Chapter XIII: Strength987 words
- 16.Chapter XIV: The Heart521 words
- 17.Chapter XV: The Lungs937 words
- 18.Chapter XVI: The Skin965 words
- 19.Chapter XVII: The Senses1,005 words
- 20.Chapter XVIII: Heat and Cold1,054 words
- 21.Chapter XIX: Wasted Money484 words