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The Animal World, A Book of Natural HistoryTheodore Wood

The Animal World, A Book of Natural History

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Original author: Theodore Wood

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"The Animal World, A Book of Natural History" by Theodore Wood is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book provides a detailed exploration of various animal species, focusing on their characteristics, habitats, and behaviors. It aims to educate young readers about the vast diversity of animal life, emphasizing the importance of observation and appreciation for nature. At the start of the book, the introduction emphasizes the value of studying natural history for young readers and encourages curiosity about the natural world. The opening chapter begins with a discussion of apes and gibbons, detailing their physical traits and behaviors, such as the chimpanzee's ability to climb trees and create nests. The text describes various species and their unique features, using engaging language to make the information accessible and interesting for children. The prose effectively showcases the beauty and complexity of animal life, providing a foundation for further study in natural history.

The Animal World, A Book of Natural History, by Theodore Wood. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #42414.

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43 Chapters

  1. 1.Front Matter586 words
  2. 2.Introduction566 words
  3. 3.Chapter I: Apes and Gibbons2,007 words
  4. 4.Chapter II: Baboons3,267 words
  5. 5.Chapter III: The American Monkeys and the Lemurs3,417 words
  6. 6.Chapter IV: The Bats2,541 words
  7. 7.Chapter V: The Insect-Eaters4,948 words
  8. 8.Chapter VI: The Larger Cats4,812 words
  9. 9.Chapter VII: The Smaller Cats2,720 words
  10. 10.Chapter VIII: The Civets, the Aard-Wolf, and the Hyenas3,662 words
  11. 11.Chapter IX: The Dog Tribe4,704 words
  12. 12.Chapter X: The Weasel Tribe4,225 words
  13. 13.Chapter XI: The Bear Tribe4,095 words
  14. 14.Chapter XII: The Seal Tribe3,007 words
  15. 15.Chapter XIII: The Whale Tribe5,292 words
  16. 16.Chapter XIV: The Rodent Animals7,790 words
  17. 17.Chapter XV: The Wild Oxen7,835 words
  18. 18.Chapter XVI: Giraffes, Deer, Camels, Zebras, Asses, and Horses7,968 words
  19. 19.Chapter XVII: The Elephants, Rhinoceroses, Hippopotamuses, and Wild Swine3,744 words
  20. 20.Chapter XVIII: Edentates, or Toothless Mammals1,872 words
  21. 21.Chapter XIX: The Marsupials5,302 words
  22. 22.Chapter XX: Birds of Prey3,953 words
  1. 23.Chapter XXI: Cuckoos, Nightjars, Humming-Birds, Woodpeckers, and Toucans4,064 words
  2. 24.Chapter XXII: Crows, Birds of Paradise, and Finches3,021 words
  3. 25.Chapter XXIII: Wagtails, Shrikes, Thrushes, Etc3,369 words
  4. 26.Chapter XXIV2,782 words
  5. 27.Chapter XXV: Ostriches, Herons, Cranes, Ibises, Etc3,289 words
  6. 28.Chapter XXVI: Swimming Birds2,761 words
  7. 29.Chapter XXVII: Tortoises, Turtles, and Lizards4,128 words
  8. 30.Chapter XXVIII: Snakes3,688 words
  9. 31.Chapter XXIX: Amphibians1,611 words
  10. 32.Chapter XXX: Fresh-Water Fishes3,647 words
  11. 33.Chapter XXXI: Salt-Water Fishes5,994 words
  12. 34.Chapter XXXII: Insects5,511 words
  13. 35.Chapter XXXIII: INSECTS (Continued)6,639 words
  14. 36.Chapter XXXIV: Spiders and Scorpions3,668 words
  15. 37.Chapter XXXV: Crustaceans4,211 words
  16. 38.Chapter XXXVI: Sea-Urchins, Starfishes, and Sea-Cucumbers1,823 words
  17. 39.Chapter XXXVII: Mollusks4,670 words
  18. 40.Chapter XXXVIII: Annelids and Coelenterates (1)8,878 words
  19. 41.Chapter XXXVIII: Annelids and Coelenterates (2)8,851 words
  20. 42.Chapter XXXVIII: Annelids and Coelenterates (3)2,509 words
  21. 43.Chapter XXXV: ) has already instructed us as to the general8,048 words