The website Textbook History is a good resource for old biology books. Ronald Ladouceur provides: A database of 82 American high school biology textbooks, from Elements of Biology (1907) through Modern Biology (1969). Each entry includes a brief observational note and a 0-5 ranking based on a qualitative assessment of the presentation of the topic […]
Read MoreBreck Bartholomew Natural History Books
Interesting Website here. It discusses and links to lots of books and scientific work about animals we’d otherwise not know about. Rare Natural History is part of a group of websites high-lighting Natural History books and their illustrations. The menu bar above contains links to: “Bookstore“ — links to Breck Bartholomew Natural History Books: A bookstore specializing […]
Read MoreResource For Old Textbooks
In the document Early American Textbooks, the Office of Educational Research and Improvement, of the US Department of Education, says: Nothing gives us insight into the history of education more clearly than do school textbooks of the past They tell us what people thought was worth knowing the — content of education. They provide clues […]
Read MoreReasonRx Podcast Episode 8 Review of Dan Flores’ book Coyote America
In this episode, Melanie and Michael are joined by Melanie’s children Jack (11), Kira (14), and Leo (16) to discuss the book Coyote America by Dan Flores. We discuss what the book is about, why it is valuable and of interest, what we learn from it, and what we like about it. The book is […]
Read MoreEssay Based on Quentin Reynolds’ book The Wright Brothers: Pioneers of American Aviation, by Kira H
“When you two say you’re going to do something, you do it.” –Kate Wright to Wilbur and Orville Two brothers from the 19th century, Wilbur and Orville Wright (well known as the Wright Brothers), were nothing short of scientists. At the young age of 11 and 7, respectively, they were already on their way to […]
Read MoreBiology Books
If you are interested, here are most of the books I’ve read/listened to on biology and related topics. They are important, because only in biology do we learn what it is to be human — we are rational animals, after all; animals that evolved in nature through millions of years of adaptation. Most of the […]
Read MoreThe Hidden Half of Nature: The Microbial Roots of Life and Health
The Hidden Half of Nature is a good inductive integration of the roots of plants with the guts of animals. The synopsis on Amazon says: When David R. Montgomery and Anne Biklé decide to restore life into their barren yard by creating a garden, dead dirt threatens their dream. As a cure, they feed their […]
Read MoreEarth Moved: On the Remarkable Achievements of Ecosystem Engineers
The Earth Moved is a very interesting book, a recommended read for all, especially those concerned with biology, botany, geology, and ecology — with life and its context and causes. Which really should be everyone, or most everyone. Oh, and it is a must-read for gardeners and farmers. The book helps us understand the world […]
Read MoreA Lesson in Integration and Induction
The Hidden Half of Nature by Montgomery and Bikle is a recommended read (or listen). The book is a good inductive integration of the roots of plants with the guts of animals. Wow. As the book shows, we can learn about how plants achieve optimum function and health by applying (in a species-appropriate way) what we […]
Read MoreTeaching Literature Right
In “An Idea Whose Time Has Come,” Lisa VanDamme wrote: Hugo once said, “All the forces in the world are not so powerful as an idea whose time has come.” The time has come to abandon the conventional approach to literature, which leaves it mangled and mutilated. The time has come to once again understand […]
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